All of the following are basic assumptions of the traditional information processing approach to cognition EXCEPT ______.

A) serial processing
B) people are general-purpose symbol manipulators
C) the function of consciousness
D) information is processed in stages

Traditional Information Processing

Traditional Information Processing views the human mind as a system that processes information through a series of steps, similar to how a computer operates.

Serial Processing

A cognitive process where the brain analyses information in a linear, step-by-step manner, allowing for detailed and accurate analysis of each item in sequence.

Symbol Manipulators

Symbol manipulators, in the context of cognitive science or artificial intelligence, refer to systems or devices that can alter, combine, or use symbols (representations of ideas or objects) to solve problems or perform tasks.