psychology

What Is the Difference Between Developmental and Acquired Prosopagnosia?

šŸ’” The Answer

  • Developmental prosopagnosia is present from birth without brain damage.
  • Acquired prosopagnosia results from brain injury to the fusiform face area.
  • Developmental cases often have a genetic component and run in families.
  • Acquired cases may affect recognition of other visual categories beyond faces.

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