Why Do Our Faces Look So Weird In The TikTok Inverted Filter?

The video explores how reversed selfies can affect self-perception, highlighting facial asymmetries that are not usually noticed. It discusses the mirror exposure hypothesis, which suggests we prefer familiar mirrored images of ourselves. The video also delves into the neuroscience of face recognition, explaining how the brain processes facial images differently from other visual cues. Finally, it touches on cultural perceptions of beauty, noting that asymmetry can be seen as attractive in some cultures.

What is the main reason non-reversed selfies might look strange to us?

• They are always taken in poor lighting conditions.

• They highlight facial asymmetries we are not used to seeing.

• They are taken with a low-quality camera.

• They are edited with filters that distort the image.

According to the mirror exposure hypothesis, why do we prefer our mirrored faces?

• Because they are more realistic.

• Because they are more familiar to us.

• Because they are more attractive.

• Because they are more symmetrical.

Which side of the brain is primarily responsible for recognizing our own faces?

• The occipital lobe

• The left side

• The frontal lobe

• The right side

What do many cultures consider attractive, according to the video?

• Bright colors

• High contrast

• Asymmetry

• Perfect symmetry

Besides symmetry, what other factor is mentioned as important in beauty perception?

• Height

• Skin health

• Eye color

• Hair length