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Chapter 2.4 Summary: On Economy of Derivation & 2.5
The Minimalist Program
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Core Terminology
Master key academic terminology through active recall and spaced repetition concepts.
The length of the derivation
To a first approximation, what is the primary determinant of the "cost" of a derivation?
Overt raising
Because cost is determined by length, what type of raising is required whenever it is possible?
Tense (T)
According to Pollock's early assumption, which syntactic head dominates Agreement (Agr)?
The Verb Phrase (VP)
According to Kayne's (1989) analysis of participial agreement, what is the complement of the AgrP headed by AgrO​?
The directionality of Case marking
Koopman suggests that X-bar order parameters are determined by the directionality of θ-marking and which other factor?
Offending Trace
A trace that would violate the ECP unless it is eliminated by other syntactic processes.
Chapter Quiz
According to the source, which capability is uniquely required for a computer to pass the 'Total Turing Test' compared to the standard Turing Test?
What is a primary obstacle to the 'laws of thought' (logicist) approach to artificial intelligence?
Which field is described as combining probability theory with utility theory to provide a framework for decisions made under uncertainty?
The 'General Problem Solver' (GPS) was the first program designed to embody which specific approach to AI?
Why was the DENDRAL program significant in the history of AI development?
Answers: D, C, A, D, A
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