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Upright and inverted faces: the right hemisphere knows the difference

S Leehey, S Carey, R Diamond

    Cortex; a Journal Devoted to the Study of the Nervous System and Behavior
    |September 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    The right hemisphere shows a specific ability for recognizing upright faces. This right hemisphere specialization for face perception is distinct from its general visuospatial processing capabilities.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Cognitive Psychology
    • Visual Perception

    Background:

    • The human brain exhibits hemispheric lateralization, with different functions predominantly processed by the left or right hemisphere.
    • Previous research suggests the right hemisphere plays a significant role in visuospatial processing and pattern recognition.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate whether the right hemisphere possesses a specialized capacity for processing upright faces.
    • To determine if face perception, specifically orientation, influences hemispheric processing advantages.

    Main Methods:

    • Normal adult subjects were divided into two groups.
    • Upright and inverted faces, matched for complexity, were presented using lateralized tachistoscopic conditions.
    • Visual field advantages for processing faces were analyzed.

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    Main Results:

    • A significant interaction between face orientation and visual field was observed.
    • A pronounced left visual field advantage was found for upright faces.
    • The visual field difference for inverted faces was not statistically significant.

    Conclusions:

    • The findings support the hypothesis of right hemisphere specialization for face perception.
    • This specialization appears to be specific to upright faces, complementing its general visuospatial processing role.
    • The right hemisphere's role in recognizing facial configurations is highlighted.