1. Plural of connectionism; theoretical frameworks or systems that emphasize connections, networks, or relationships as fundamental to understanding cognition, learning, or information processing.
Usage: Primarily used in cognitive science, psychology, and artificial intelligence; Often refers to neural network models and connectionist approaches to modeling the mind

Examples

• Connectionisms have become increasingly influential in modern cognitive science.
• Different connectionisms propose varying mechanisms for how the brain processes information.
• Researchers compare traditional symbolic approaches with various connectionisms in their studies.
• The debate between connectionisms and classical theories continues in psychology departments.
• Several connectionisms use artificial neural networks to simulate human learning.