Nodes get activated whenever a person thinks about any idea. The activation then spreads to neighboring nodes, like a current spreads through a network of wires. There are, however, limits on this spread of activation, such as __________.
A) activation will dissipate as it spreads outward
B) certain nodes are insulated and never get activated at all
C) all spreading activation must converge on what is called the "mother" node
D) activation can only spread to one or two related nodes

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Activation will dissipate as it spreads outward, meaning that the further away the node is from the initial activation, the weaker the activation will be. This limits the spread of activation. Choices B, C, and D are not accurate descriptions of activation spreading in the mind.

Nodes Get Activated Whenever a Person Thinks About Any Idea