The Basic Assumption Behind Connectionist Models Is That

question 208

Multiple Choice

The basic assumption behind connectionist models is that

• A) our perceptions and memories are represented as connections among units.
• B) the language abilities of humans are connected to those of other species.
• C) people with more neurons in their brains can remember more facts.
• D) our thoughts are tied to the language that we speak.

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Definitions:

Frontal

Pertaining to the frontal lobe of the brain, which is involved in executive functions such as decision-making, problem-solving, and control of behavior.

Somatosensory Cortex

A part of the brain responsible for processing sensory information from the body, including touch, temperature, pain, and body position.

Corpus Callosum

A thick band of nerve fibers that divides the cerebral cortex lobes into left and right hemispheres and enables communication between them.

Hippocampus

A major component of the brain, crucial for memory formation and spatial navigation, located in the medial temporal lobe.