Early selection of diagnostic facial information

Joyce, C.A., Schyns, P.G. , Fosselin, F., Cotterell, G.W. and Rossion, B. (2006) Early selection of diagnostic facial information. Vision Research(46), pp. 800-813.

Abstract

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• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Schyns, Professor Philippe
• Authors: Joyce, C.A., Schyns, P.G., Fosselin, F., Cotterell, G.W., and Rossion, B.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Psychology; College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Psychology & Neuroscience
• Journal Name: Vision Research
• Publisher: Pergamon
• ISSN: 0042-6989
• ISSN (Online): 1878-5646