Which theory of the organization of long-term memory claims that concepts are linked by experience?
A) the levels of processing model
B) the spreading activation model
C) the stage theory of memory
D) the elaboration model

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The spreading activation model of long-term memory proposes that concepts are organized in a network of interconnected nodes, and that the activation of one node spreads to the connected nodes, creating a pathway of associations. This theory suggests that concepts are linked by experience, and that the strength of these links depends on the frequency and intensity of the experiences connecting them.

Which Theory of the Organization of Long-Term Memory Claims That