Which of the Following Is an Advantage of a Winner-Takes-All

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an advantage of a winner-takes-all system?

• A) It allows the largest possible number of nodes to be activated.
• B) It prevents stronger nodes from excessively inhibiting the input of weaker nodes.
• C) It provides a selective mechanism so that distracting thoughts do not trigger other distracting thoughts.
• D) It promotes activation of side-thoughts, which in turn promotes the discovery of novel associations.

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Definitions:

Prigg v. Pennsylvania

An 1842 Supreme Court case that held federal law superseded state law regarding fugitive slaves, undermining states' rights to enforce anti-slavery laws.

Atlantic Slave Trade

The forced transatlantic transportation of African slaves to the Americas from the 16th to the 19th centuries.

Federal Protection

Safeguards provided by a federal government to protect citizens, natural resources, or historical sites, often through legislation or law enforcement agencies.

Slave Labor

The coerced labor of individuals who are owned by others, a practice that was historically common in many parts of the world, including the United States until the 19th century.