The diagram below represents an associative memory as describe in the text. Under what condition will the center neuron become excited?
A) Any of the other neurons excited
B) Will never be excited
C) Any two of the other neurons excited
D) At least three of the other neurons excited

Question

The diagram below represents an associative memory as describe in the text. Under what condition will the center neuron become excited? 
A) Any of the other neurons excited 
B) Will never be excited 
C) Any two of the other neurons excited 
D) At least three of the other neurons excited

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The center neuron will become excited when at least three of the other neurons are excited. This is because the associative memory is designed to store patterns and retrieve them based on partial input. When enough of the pattern is present in the input, it will activate the associated pattern in the memory, which will in turn activate the center neuron. In this case, the threshold for activation is set at three, so at least three of the other neurons must be excited to reach that threshold and cause the center neuron to become excited.

The Diagram Below Represents an Associative Memory as Describe in the Text