The inability to recognize familiar faces even though one can clearly see and describe features of the faces is associated with damage to the ________ lobes.

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The inability to recognize familiar faces even though one can clearly see and describe features of the faces is known as prosopagnosia or face blindness. This condition is associated with damage to the temporal lobes, specifically the fusiform gyrus, which is responsible for processing facial recognition. Damage to other lobes, such as the frontal, parietal, or occipital lobes, may cause different types of visual processing deficits, but not specifically related to face recognition.

The Inability to Recognize Familiar Faces Even Though One Can