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Warping Similarity Space in Category Learning by Backprop Nets

Tijsseling, A. and Harnad, Stevan (1997) Warping Similarity Space in Category Learning by Backprop Nets. [Book Chapter]

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We report simulations with backpropagation networks trained to discriminate and then categorize a set of stimuli. The findings suggest a possible mechanism for categorical perception based on altering interstimulus similarity.

Item Type:Book Chapter
Keywords:neural networks, categorical perception, symbol grounding
Subjects:Computer Science > Neural Nets
Psychology > Perceptual Cognitive Psychology
ID Code:1608
Deposited By: Harnad, Stevan
Deposited On:19 Jun 2001
Last Modified:11 Mar 2011 08:54

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