Connectionists argue cognition happens in what way?
AParallel, without central control
BStrictly in one serial chain
CUnder one single central boss
DThrough spoken language alone
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Parallel, without central control
1. Connectionists reject serial and hierarchical models.
2. They argue that countless neurons work in parallel.
3. No central control system guides the process.
_Source: Wikipedia, Cognition, Connectionism_
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