How different is different? Criterion and sensitivity in face-space.
Not all detectable differences between face images correspond to a change in identity. Here we measure both sensitivity to change and the criterion difference that is perceived as a change in identity. Both measures are used to test between possible similarity metrics. Using a same/different task an...
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| author | Harold eHill Peter Dirk Hild Claes Michelle eCorcoran Mark eWalters Alan eJohnston Alan eJohnston John Gerald Clement |
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| description | Not all detectable differences between face images correspond to a change in identity. Here we measure both sensitivity to change and the criterion difference that is perceived as a change in identity. Both measures are used to test between possible similarity metrics. Using a same/different task and the method of constant stimuli criterion is specified as the 50% different point (P50) and sensitivity as the Difference Limen (DL). Stimuli and differences are defined within a face-space based on Principal Components Analysis (PCA) of measured differences in three-dimensional shape. In Experiment 1 we varied views available. Criterion (P50) was lowest for identical full-face view comparisons that can be based on image differences. When comparing across views P50, was the same for a static 45º change as for multiple animated views, although sensitivity (DL) was higher for the animated case, where it was as high as for identical views. Experiments 2 and 3 tested possible similarity metrics. Experiment 2 contrasted Euclidean and Mahalanobis distance by setting PC1 or PC2 to zero. DL did not differ between conditions consistent with Mahalanobis. P50 was lower when PC2 changed emphasising that perceived changes in identity are not determined by the magnitude of Euclidean physical differences. Experiment 3 contrasted a distance with an angle based similarity measure. We varied the distinctiveness of the faces being compared by varying distance from the origin, a manipulation that affects distances but not angles between faces. Angular P50 and DL were both constant for faces from 1 to 2 standard deviations from the mean, consistent with an angular measure. We conclude that both criterion and sensitivity need to be considered and that an angular similarity metric based on standardised PC values provides the best metric for specifying what physical differences will be perceived to change in identity. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-bce0b095ef7e4b388afbf9f28b9772542022-12-21T19:31:20ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Psychology1664-10782011-03-01210.3389/fpsyg.2011.000419308How different is different? Criterion and sensitivity in face-space.Harold eHill0Peter Dirk Hild Claes1Michelle eCorcoran2Mark eWalters3Alan eJohnston4Alan eJohnston5John Gerald Clement6University of WollongongUniversity of MelbourneUniversity of WollongongPrincess Margaret Hospital for ChildrenUniversity College LondonUniversity College LondonUniversity of MelbourneNot all detectable differences between face images correspond to a change in identity. Here we measure both sensitivity to change and the criterion difference that is perceived as a change in identity. Both measures are used to test between possible similarity metrics. Using a same/different task and the method of constant stimuli criterion is specified as the 50% different point (P50) and sensitivity as the Difference Limen (DL). Stimuli and differences are defined within a face-space based on Principal Components Analysis (PCA) of measured differences in three-dimensional shape. In Experiment 1 we varied views available. Criterion (P50) was lowest for identical full-face view comparisons that can be based on image differences. When comparing across views P50, was the same for a static 45º change as for multiple animated views, although sensitivity (DL) was higher for the animated case, where it was as high as for identical views. Experiments 2 and 3 tested possible similarity metrics. Experiment 2 contrasted Euclidean and Mahalanobis distance by setting PC1 or PC2 to zero. DL did not differ between conditions consistent with Mahalanobis. P50 was lower when PC2 changed emphasising that perceived changes in identity are not determined by the magnitude of Euclidean physical differences. Experiment 3 contrasted a distance with an angle based similarity measure. We varied the distinctiveness of the faces being compared by varying distance from the origin, a manipulation that affects distances but not angles between faces. Angular P50 and DL were both constant for faces from 1 to 2 standard deviations from the mean, consistent with an angular measure. We conclude that both criterion and sensitivity need to be considered and that an angular similarity metric based on standardised PC values provides the best metric for specifying what physical differences will be perceived to change in identity.http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpsyg.2011.00041/fullface recognitionCriterionDistinctivenessFace-spaceSensitivityThree-dimensional shape |
| spellingShingle | Harold eHill Peter Dirk Hild Claes Michelle eCorcoran Mark eWalters Alan eJohnston Alan eJohnston John Gerald Clement How different is different? Criterion and sensitivity in face-space. Frontiers in Psychology face recognition Criterion Distinctiveness Face-space Sensitivity Three-dimensional shape |
| title | How different is different? Criterion and sensitivity in face-space. |
| title_full | How different is different? Criterion and sensitivity in face-space. |
| title_fullStr | How different is different? Criterion and sensitivity in face-space. |
| title_full_unstemmed | How different is different? Criterion and sensitivity in face-space. |
| title_short | How different is different? Criterion and sensitivity in face-space. |
| title_sort | how different is different criterion and sensitivity in face space |
| topic | face recognition Criterion Distinctiveness Face-space Sensitivity Three-dimensional shape |
| url | http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpsyg.2011.00041/full |
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