What is the name of area in the inferotemporal area of the temporal lobe that specializes in recognizing familiar faces?

A. the fusiform face area
B. the anterior face area
C. the occipital-parietal pathway
D. the fascilus pathway


Answer: A

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a. many social psychologists are legal consultants. b. police officers are trained to avoid the fundamental attribution error. c. processes like prejudice and first impressions influence jury decisions. d. suspects can use social psychology to their advantage and be found "not guilty."

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