For researchers

Use the UNSW Face Test in your research

The UNSW Face Test is available for research use. It has been developed to measure individual differences in face recognition ability and is used in ongoing research at the UNSW Forensic Cognition Group.

Face recognition research illustration

What it provides

A validated measure of face recognition ability.

The UNSW Face Test measures both face memory and face matching ability, allowing researchers to capture a broad profile of face recognition performance.

It has been used in research on super-recognisers, individual differences, and applied settings such as identification and security.

Face matching task used in research

Applications

Used in cognitive and applied research.

The test is used to investigate individual differences in face recognition, including both superior and impaired performance.

It also contributes to research in areas such as identity verification, forensic decision-making, and human performance in real-world tasks.

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Interested in using the UNSW Face Test?

If you are a researcher and would like to use the UNSW Face Test, please submit a request outlining your project.