Explain How Learning Occurs in a Connectionist Network

question 28

Essay

Explain how learning occurs in a connectionist network. Describe the process of back propagation. How is the pattern of output activity in a network adjusted so that the output signal matches the correct signal for a given stimulus?

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A war between citizens of the same country, famously referring to the American Civil War from 1861 to 1865, which was fought over the issues of states' rights and slavery.

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Election of 1860

The 19th presidential election in the United States, resulting in Abraham Lincoln's victory, which precipitated the American Civil War.

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