Question

On the Internet, each website has its own specific information but is also linked to many other related sites. In addition, a person can have open more than one site at the same time. This pattern of organization may be very similar to how ________.

Answer 1

On the Internet, each website has its own specific information but is also linked to many other related sites. In addition, a person can have open more than one site at the same time. This pattern of organization may be very similar to how the mind organizes the information stored in long-term memory.

Explanation:

Long term memory stores information permanently, manages and retrieves when needed. The organization of long term memories are explained by various theories like the hierarchical, semantic, schemas, and connectionist network theories.  

The hierarchical theory specifies on hierarchical concept arrangement. Semantic theory organizes memory as interconnected concepts which can trigger other associated memories. The schema theory is based on data and structures connected by nodes in a framework that allows adding new information whenever assimilated. Connectionist network theory is based on parallel distributed processing and emphasizes long term memory in small units throughout the brain are interconnected in a neural network.  

All these theories conclude that the organization of long term memory in the brain is similar to that of the organization of information on the internet. Memory like internet information can be accessed whenever we want from a single source or multiple sites.