Analyses of the Thatcher illusion suggest that when recognizing faces we pay particular attention to the:
A) upright configuration of the eyes and nose.
B) chin and hairline.
C) inverted configuration of the eyes and mouth.
D) upright configuration of the eyes and mouth.

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The Thatcher illusion demonstrates that we are particularly sensitive to the upright configuration of the eyes and mouth when recognizing faces, as changes in these features are less noticeable when the face is inverted.

Analyses of the Thatcher Illusion Suggest That When Recognizing Faces