Some models of word recognition include detectors that ________ one another,so that activation of one detector decreases activation in another detector.

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The word recognition models that include detectors that inhibit one another have a competitive nature. When one detector is activated, it inhibits the activation of other detectors, leading to a selection of the most likely word. This is known as lateral inhibition. Therefore, the correct choice is option D - inhibit.

Some Models of Word Recognition Include Detectors That ________ One