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Chapter 4.11
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the Minimalist Program

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Core Terminology

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Spell-Out

Which operation in CHL​ strips away phonological features for linear ordering in the morphological component?

Merge and Attract/Move

What are the two primary operations that constitute the computational system CHL​?

T, C, and D

Which three functional categories are considered to survive the derivation to appear and be interpreted at the interfaces?

Bare output conditions

The distinction between features that are deleted and those that survive to the interfaces is determined by _____.

Inclusiveness Condition

A condition that prohibits the introduction of new objects (like indices or bar levels) not present in the lexical items.

Procrastinate

The principle that movement should be postponed until after Spell-Out whenever possible is known as _____.

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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