Forming a mental image of a face or a place activates a brain area called the fusiform facial area (FFA), whereas actually perceiving a face or a place activates a brain area called the parahippocampal place area (PPA).

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The fusiform face area (FFA) is involved in face perception, while the parahippocampal place area (PPA) is involved in place perception. Both areas can be activated during both mental imagery and actual perception of faces and places, respectively.

Forming a Mental Image of a Face or a Place