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  • 1Department of Psychology, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544, USA. cggross@princeton.edu

The American Psychologist
|December 15, 2005
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This review explores the neural basis of face perception, tracing its history from monkey studies to current research on the inferior temporal cortex in both monkeys and humans.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Primate Neuropsychology

Background:

  • Face perception is a critical cognitive function.
  • Understanding the neural underpinnings of face recognition is a key area of research.
  • Early insights came from studying the Klüver-Bucy syndrome in monkeys.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the historical development of research into the neural basis of face perception.
  • To outline current research directions in the field.
  • To connect findings from monkey models to human face processing.

Main Methods:

  • Historical review of neuropsychological and neurophysiological studies.
  • Examination of lesion studies in the inferior temporal cortex.
  • Analysis of single-neuron recording data from monkeys.

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  • Integration of findings from both animal models and human studies.

    • Main Results:

    • The Klüver-Bucy syndrome provided early clues to face processing deficits.
    • Lesion and single-neuron studies identified the inferior temporal cortex as crucial for face recognition.
    • Discovery of face-selective neurons in the inferior temporal cortex revolutionized the field.
    • Current research continues to elucidate the complex mechanisms of face processing.

    Conclusions:

    • The inferior temporal cortex plays a pivotal role in face perception.
    • Research in non-human primates has been instrumental in understanding human face processing.
    • Continued investigation is needed to fully map the neural circuitry of face recognition.