psychology

How Do People with Prosopagnosia Navigate Social Situations?

šŸ’” The Answer

  • They often avoid using names and rely on generic greetings like 'hi' or 'hey'.
  • Social anxiety is common due to fear of not recognizing acquaintances.
  • Some discreetly ask friends to identify people before approaching them.
  • They may develop excellent listening skills to compensate for visual deficits.

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