Question

In evaluating retrieval rates for category information for a concept, Collins and Quillian's semantic network approach would predict the slowest reaction times for which of the following statements using a sentence verification technique? a. A field sparrow is a bird. b. A field sparrow is a sparrow. c. A field sparrow is an animal. d. A field sparrow is a field sparrow.

Answer 1

Answer:

Option C

A field sparrow is an animal

Explanation:

Collins and Quillian's semantic network approach likened human memory to a computer and the model arranged human knowledge into nodes that were linked in order of hierarchy. Therefore, it would be easier for human knowledge to first link sparrow to sparrow, then field sparrow, then bird and finally as an animal for this case when following the hierarchy as proposed from the model.