Face perception

Human faces are unique biological structures that convey a complex variety of important social messages. Even strangers can tell things from our faces - our feelings, our locus of attention, something of what we are saying, our age, sex and ethnic group, whether they find us attractive. In recent ye...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Bruce, Vicki (Author), Young, Andrew W. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London : Psychology Press , c2012
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. The face: organ of communication
  • 2. The science and methods of face perception research
  • 3. Social categories
  • 4. Messages from facial movements
  • 5. Gaze and attention
  • 6. Recognising faces
  • 7. Beyond the face: person perception
  • 8. Nature and nurture