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Prosopagnosia and Biographical Information Retention
16:25 - 21:02 (04:36)
Individuals with prosopagnosia not only struggle recognizing faces, they also have difficulty retaining biographical information as it is associated with a person's face. The development of a functional system to overcome this obstacle is crucial.
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The ability to recognize faces develops around age 12, making it harder for those with prosopagnosia, or face blindness, to navigate daily life.
16:25 - 18:07 (01:41)
Summary
The ability to recognize faces develops around age 12, making it harder for those with prosopagnosia, or face blindness, to navigate daily life. Those with this condition often learn to compensate for their inability to recognize faces by relying on other cues, such as hair, clothing, and voice.
ChapterProsopagnosia and Biographical Information Retention
EpisodeHow Face Blindness Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This transcript discusses how prosopagnosia patients not only struggle with recognizing faces but also retaining biographical information that is linked to a person's face.
18:07 - 21:02 (02:55)
Summary
This transcript discusses how prosopagnosia patients not only struggle with recognizing faces but also retaining biographical information that is linked to a person's face. It highlights the importance of developing a system to cope with this disorder.