How to highlight one face in a photo

I have seen this done, but, so far I can't figure out how to:
Highlight one face (out of several) in a photo; e.g., use the ellipse or circle selection tool around the face, then make the background(?) around that face lighter the the surrounding areas (or apply a light tint to the selection).
I think it is done with a mask, but I can't get that to work. I have tried searching the Help file. I have tried searching this forum, but, apparently, I am not using the correct search citeria. I have even tried reading through the Photoshop Classroom in a Book.
This is probably a very basic piece of knowledge, but at the moment, it is beyond me. I could use some help with a step-by-step procedure.
I have Photoshop CS2 (v. 9.0.2) on a Dell Inspiron 6000 with a 1.5 Ghz Pentium M processor, 2 GB RAM, and Win XP/Pro SP3.
Thanks.

I like to brighten faces like this:
1. Select the Dodge tool from the Tools panel.
2. Set the tool to Midtones, a small percentage (say, 20%), and check the [ ] Protect Tones box.
3. Paint over the centers of the faces you want to make stand out better.
-Noel

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