Why we can still recognise people in face masks
Most of us take this ability to recognise familiar faces for granted
People find it surprisingly easy to recognise familiar faces behind masks (Image: Getty Images)
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The average person knows about 5,000 faces – from family and friends to the cashier at the local store. Most people can recognise familiar faces with ease, even from low quality images, or from photos that are many years old. We often recognise familiar faces even if we can’t remember a person’s name or how we know them.
Why we can still recognise people in face masks
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Student campus at the University of Huddersfield Source: University of Huddersfield
A university in West Yorkshire has adopted a new way of learning which sees drama students acting out scenarios to help prepare mental health nursing students for future situations they may face in practice.
The collaboration project was introduced by the University of Huddersfield in part as a response to the coronavirus pandemic and has proved beneficial for both drama and nursing students alike.
“These sessions are a way to help address these issues, help the students, and ultimately help their patients
Clementinah Rooke
The students stepped into the shoes of patients, healthcare professionals and carers using a role-playing model called forum theatre , which encourages audience interaction and explores different options for dealing with a problem.
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