Which of the following findings would violate the principle of multiple realizability?
A)A creature that had only one architectural layer of information processing.
B)A creature that contained the same number of neurons as observable behaviors.
C)A creature that had only one combination of neuronal activity for each behavior.
D)All of the answer options are correct.

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Multiple realizability suggests that the same mental state or behavior can be realized by different physical states or processes. If a creature had only one combination of neuronal activity for each behavior, it would violate this principle, as it implies a one-to-one correspondence between neuronal activity and behavior.

Which of the Following Findings Would Violate the Principle of Multiple