You see a person walking toward you. As the face comes into focus, you recognize a favorite teacher. Which area of the ventral pathway is most responsible for this response?

A. the inferotemporal area
B. the fusiform face area
C. the occipital face area
D. the extrastriate body area

Answer: B

Psychology

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