Which statement accurately describes the role of the fusiform face area in people with autism spectrum disorder?
A. Failure of activation when seeing faces is due to dysregulation of the FFA.
B. Failure of activation when seeing faces is due to lack of interest in faces, not dysfunction of the FFA.
C. Excess activation when seeing faces is due to dysregulation of the FFA.
D. The FFA does not respond at all when seeing faces.
Answer: B
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