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1. 1. Attention Modifies Gender Differences in Face Recognition

   University essay from Psykologiska institutionen

   Author : Johanna Lovén; [2007]
   Keywords : Episodic memory; Gender differences; Attention;

   Abstract : Gender differences favoring women have been found in face recognition, and in addition to this, it has been shown that women remember more female than male faces. This own-gender effect may be a result of women directing more attention towards female faces, resulting in a better memory. READ MORE

3. 2. Gender differences in face recognition: The role of interest and friendship

   University essay from Psykologiska institutionen

   Author : Johanna Lovén; [2006]
   Keywords : Gender differences; face recognition; episodic memory; interest;

   Abstract : Women outperform men in face recognition and are especially good at recognizing other females’ faces. This may be caused by a larger female interest in faces. The aims of this study were to investigate if women were more interested in female faces and if depth of friendship was related to face recognition. READ MORE