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phenomenon > memory phenomenon > Clark Kent effect

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Clark Kent effect  

Definition

  • A memory phenomenon observed in face recognition when a change in appearance, such as adding glasses or altering a hairstyle, impairs the ability to recognize a person's identity.

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Bibliographic citation(s)

  • • Moniz, E., Righi, G., Peissig, J. J., & Tarr, M. J. (2010). The Clark Kent effect: What is the role of familiarity and eyeglasses in recognizing disguised faces? Journal of Vision, 10(7), 615–615. https://doi.org/10.1167/10.7.615

    • Document type: empirical study

    • Access: free

Creator

  • Frank Arnould

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/P66-K9GX10SG-S

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