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Semantic memory is a database of general knowledge that enables individuals to successfully interact with the world around them. Semantic networks help individuals to establish relationships among words, which aids in word recognition. Based on your understanding of semantic memory and semantic networks, I would like for you to select a topic and create an example of a semantic network based on your topic.

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Semantic memory is a database of general knowledge that enables individuals to successfully interact with the world around them. Semantic networks help individuals to establish relationships among words, which aids in word recognition. Based on your understanding of semantic memory and semantic networks, I would like for you to select a topic and create an example of a semantic network based on your topic. Please post your network as an attachment to this thread.

Semantics is the study of meaning in a language. A popular theory concerning semantics is based on the notion that people solve syllogisms by using a semantic process based on mental models. Syllogisms are deductive arguments that involve drawing conclusions from two ...

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