Why Are Computers Considered to Be an Oversimplified Model of the Mind's

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Multiple Choice

Why are computers considered to be an oversimplified model of the mind's processing of information?

• A) Computer information input is pre-coded and ambiguities are removed before processing.
• B) Computer information is far too complex for such a comparison to be accurate.
• C) Computer information is too mathematically based for such a comparison to be accurate.
• D) Computers are currently unable to perform tasks better than humans.

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Definitions:

Expressive Behaviors

Actions that outwardly demonstrate or convey one's emotions, thoughts, or feelings to others.

James-Lange Theory

A theory of emotion that posits that physiological arousal precedes the experience of emotion, suggesting emotions are the result of perceiving body changes.

Cognitive Appraisal

The process by which an individual evaluates and interprets a situation, determining its significance for their well-being.

Two-Factor Theory

A psychological theory that proposes emotion is based on two factors: physiological arousal and cognitive label.