The Flash Faced Distortion Effect

The video explores the flash faced distortion effect, an optical illusion where aligned faces appear distorted when viewed peripherally. This phenomenon, discovered by Sean C. Murphy, highlights how facial features can seem exaggerated, especially when they differ significantly from others. The effect, studied by researchers and published in the journal Perceptions, may be linked to relative encoding. Despite its unclear practical applications, the effect is intriguing and visually engaging.

What is the flash faced distortion effect primarily known for?

• Improving facial recognition accuracy

• Enhancing the attractiveness of faces

• Making faces appear more symmetrical

• Creating a surreal optical illusion

How are faces perceived when viewed using peripheral vision in the flash faced distortion effect?

• They appear in black and white

• They look like caricatures

• They appear more attractive

• They become more symmetrical

Which feature is most likely to appear exaggerated in the flash faced distortion effect?

• Thin lips

• A large forehead

• A small nose

• Round eyes

Who accidentally discovered the flash faced distortion effect?

• Matthew B. Thompson

• Jason M. Tange

• Sean C. Murphy

• Eddie Murphy

What is one potential explanation for the flash faced distortion effect?

• Symmetrical alignment

• Relative encoding

• Motion blur

• Color contrast