Asked by Madeline Chavez on Jul 16, 2024

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A participant in a study is shown a series of faces. Which brain area should show the most activity?

A) the fusiform face area
B) the facial fusion area
C) the parahippocampal place area
D) the occipital cortex

Fusiform Face Area

A region of the human brain located in the fusiform gyrus, known for its role in facial recognition.

Facial Fusion Area

An area believed to be involved in the brain's processing of complex visual inputs to recognize faces; not an officially defined term. NO.

Occipital Cortex

The region of the brain located in the occipital lobe, primarily responsible for processing visual information.

  • Specify various cerebral locations and their related duties, particularly in terms of sensory experiences and memory processes.
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HI
Haroon IqbalJul 22, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The fusiform face area is a part of the temporal lobe that is specialized in recognizing faces. Therefore, it should show the most activity when the participant is shown a series of faces.