Face-Name Recall

Face-name recall is a form of memory involving being able to pay attention to and remember the physical characteristics and name of another person.

Used for:

  • Learning peoples’ names for the first time
  • Remembering someone you’ve met before

Calling people by name builds rapport and research shows that very specific areas of the brain are engaged in the process of recognition.

Face-name recall games

References:

Gobbini, M. I., & Haxby, J. V. (2007). Neural systems for recognition of familiar faces. Neuropsychologia, 45(1), 32-41.

Schwaninger, A., Wallraven, C., Cunningham, D. W., & Chiller-Glaus, S. D. (2006). Processing of facial identity and expression: a psychophysical, physiological, and computational perspective. Progress in Brain Research, 156, 321-43.

Trinkler, I., King, J. A., Doeller, C. F., Rugg, M. D., & Burgess, N. (2009). Neural bases of autobiographical support for episodic recollection of faces. Hippocampus.

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