Though Not Discussed in the Textbook, It Is an Established

question 1

Multiple Choice

Though not discussed in the textbook, it is an established phenomenon that we are particularly adept at recognizing faces. That is, we learn about them especially well. Which statement best characterizes this ability?

• A) Learning about faces is simple because they are analogous and homologous.
• B) Learning about faces is consistent with them being encapsulated and processed in a special module.
• C) Learning about faces should be unprepared, and thus free from interference.
• D) Learning about faces is likely an incremental, habit-based system.

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