Hebb's rule states that if neurons are successively or simultaneously active, the strength of the connections among them increases. Option A is related to the principle of parsimony or Occam's razor, but it is not Hebb's rule. Option B is not true because scientific knowledge does not always have practical value. Option D does not make sense in the context of Hebb's rule.

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Hebb's Rule States

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Hebb's rule states:

A) scientific explanations should always be as parsimonious as possible
B) the knowledge sought by scientists should always have practical value
C) if neurons are successively or simultaneously active,the strength of the connections among them increases
D) never concern yourself with an old connection when a new connection is available

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