alleryClassical computationalism treats thought as what?
ARule-based symbol handling
BReflex-based body action
CRandom neural activity
DImitation of other people
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Rule-based symbol handling
1. Classical computationalism says cognition is a type of computation.
2. It treats thought as symbol manipulation using mechanical rules.
3. Reflex, noise and imitation are not its claim.
_Source: Wikipedia, Cognition, Classical computationalism_
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