Women remember stranger's face better than men

A new study shows that women easily remember other people's faces than men.

McMaster University researchers invite participants, men and women to see a series of randomly selected faces from the computer screen.

Later, the scientist used eye tracking technology to observe the vision of participants. As a result, the team can tell if the participant is looking at the face, nose or mouth on the face.

The view area of ​​the woman (left) and the view area of ​​the man (right) on the face of another person.(Photo: McMaster University)

As a result, women look at larger areas than men, so that the ability of women to remember faces is also better.

"The way we surf the eyes on other people will determine their ability to remember their faces. We discover that women look at strangers' faces longer than men ," said Jennifer Heisz, a researcher. at McMaster University said.

However, this mechanism takes place almost automatically because most women do not recognize this.

"Women often do not pay attention to where the eyes are looking, so everything happens in their subconscious , " the researchers said.

This study helps to better understand the potential of instant memory as well as the difference between men and women. In addition, the study also has a very practical application, because one can remember the other's face better by paying close attention to the areas of the face.

"Changing your eyesight can help your facial memory better," said David Shore, a professor of psychology at McMaster University. "That can help develop facial memory for everyone, especially those people with poor memory, or old people '.