The illusory perception of distinctiveness in familiar faces

Perception. 2023 Oct 19:3010066231206722. doi: 10.1177/03010066231206722. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAn illusion of distinctiveness for faces is described that manifests as a positive association between perceived familiarity and perceived distinctiveness. This association seems partly rooted in intrinsic facial characteristics but is boosted by actual exposure to faces. Such illusion could impede research on familiar faces where distinctiveness is manipulated or controlled and researchers will need to find ways around it.PMID:37854017 | DOI:10.1177/03010066231206722

Source: Perception - October 19, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Christel Devue Source Type: research