Further arguments in support of localist coding in connectionist networks

Authors
Citation
Js. Bowers, Further arguments in support of localist coding in connectionist networks, BEHAV BRAIN, 23(4), 2000, pp. 471
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Psycology,"Neurosciences & Behavoir
Journal title
BEHAVIORAL AND BRAIN SCIENCES
ISSN journal
0140525X → ACNP
Volume
23
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Database
ISI
SICI code
0140-525X(200008)23:4<471:FAISOL>2.0.ZU;2-R
Abstract
Two additional sources of evidence are provided in support of localist codi ng within connectionist networks. First, only models with localist codes ca n currently represent multiple pieces of information simultaneously or repr esent order among a set of items on-line. Second, recent priming data appea r problematic for theories that rely on distributed representations. Howeve r, a faulty argument advanced by page is also pointed out.