When Richard visualizes his girlfriend's face, the area in his brain that initially becomes most active is the
A)somatosensory area.
B)area that specializes in face perception.
C)hypothalamus.
D)motor cortex.

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The area that specializes in face perception, known as the fusiform face area (FFA), becomes most active when a person visualizes or recognizes faces. This region is specifically involved in the perception of faces, distinguishing them from other objects.

When Richard Visualizes His Girlfriend's Face, the Area in His