Discuss a frequent criticism of connectionist models.
What will be an ideal response?
Critics say that connectionist models are not close to “brain style cognition.” Chemical activity is vital for brain functioning, but there is nothing in connectionist models that corresponds to it. In addition, the functioning of neurons is only vaguely similar to how connectionist models’ simple processing units function.
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a. naturalistic observation. b. laboratory observation. c. exploratory research. d. experimental research.
Studies of contingency management for cocaine abuse find that it is
a) largely ineffective. b) less effective than pharmacological interventions. c) associated with a greater likelihood of abstinence and a better quality of life for the people receiving the treatment. d) none of the above – this treatment has not been used for cocaine abuse.