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Chapter 3.2 Fundamental Relations: X-Bar Theory

the Minimalist Program

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Core Terminology

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X-bar theory

In the Minimalist Program, which theory provides the means to present lexical items in a form accessible to the computational system?

The head-complement relation

Which X-bar relation is considered "more fundamental" and typically associated with thematic (θ-) relations?

An "elsewhere" category

Into what category does the Minimalist Program suggest the Spec-head relation falls?

Local

The narrowest hypothesis of X-bar structures restricts relations to only _____ relations.

Government (specifically head government)

What traditional concept in generative grammar must be reformulated or dispensed with in the Minimalist Program's X-bar-theoretic approach?

The Spec-head relation

The Minimalist Program proposes that all modes of structural Case assignment should be unified under which relation?

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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