An ensemble representation of faces is the average face, isn’t it?

Key Points

• To investigate whether the average face serves as the ensemble representation of individual faces in visual perception.
• Analyzed facial features of various individuals
• Conducted cognitive experiments on face recognition
• Examined participant responses to average face stimuli
• Participants recognized the average face more quickly than individual faces
• Average face representation improved memory recall for faces
• Visual perception of faces was significantly influenced by ensemble averages