Cognitive Science

Test 2 / 1998

Instructions: Return completed test on or before tuesday, April 14 at 8:00 a.m. Answers should not be handwritten and may be turned in as hard copy or e-mail.

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1. What is artificial intelligence? What are the subfields of artificial intelligence? Pick one subfield and describe it in detail. In your description tell what problem inspired the development of the subfield, the status of work in the subfield, and the prospects for the future of the subfield.

2. Can humans communicate without spoken language? Describe nonverbal communication and include discussion of the various ways humans communicate nonverbally. Provide examples.

3. What are the features of problem solving? What is a problem? What is a solution? Pick a classic problem and analyze it. Tell why it is a problem, then take me through its solution.

4.What is prisoner's dilemma? Find and list a typical outcome matrix for prisoner's dilemma. Describe all of the possible outcomes for the matrix you found.

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