Synesthesia Is a Deficit in the Ability to Recognize Faces

question 28

True/False

Synesthesia is a deficit in the ability to recognize faces that cannot be directly attributed to deterioration in intellectual function.

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Definitions:

Individual Variation

Differences in characteristics, behavior, or responses among individuals of a population or species.

Novel Stimulation

New or unfamiliar stimuli that attract attention or elicit a response due to their difference from previous experiences.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological state of discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting cognitions (beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors).

Facial-Feedback

The hypothesis that facial expressions can influence emotional experiences, suggesting that smiling can make one feel happier.