Question

What conditions are must for competitive network to perform pattern clustering?

(a) non linear output layers

(b) connection to neighbours is excitatory and to  the farther units inhibitory

(c) on centre off surround connections

(d) none of the mentioned fulfils the whole criteria

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This interesting question is from Competitive Learning Neural Nework Introduction in division Competitive Learning Neural Networks of Neural Networks

Answer 1

Right choice is (d) none of the mentioned fulfils the whole criteria

For explanation: If the output functions of units in feedback laye are made non-linear , with fixed weight on-centre off-surround connections, the pattern clustering can be performed.