The Fusiform Face Area (FFA) Is Known to Be an Area

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Multiple Choice

The fusiform face area (FFA) is known to be an area that is specifically responsive to faces. Which of the following statements is also TRUE about the FFA?

• A) It is primarily thought to be the area used to mentally rotate an inverted face into its upright position for further processing.
• B) It only responds to famous faces (e.g., President Barack Obama).
• C) It is also a crucial area in the processing of features within an object (e.g., edges, curves).
• D) Tasks requiring other subtle distinctions within a category (e.g., identifying different birds or cars) also produce high levels of activation in this area.

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