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This study translated the Prosopagnosia Index-20 (PI-20) into Italian. Results show a negative correlation between self-reported and objective face recognition ability, indicating limited insight into one's own face recognition skills.

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  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Neuroscience
  • Human Perception

Background:

  • Face Recognition Ability (FRA) varies significantly across individuals.
  • Prior research indicates a positive correlation between self-perceived and objective FRA in healthy populations.
  • The relationship between self-perceived and objective FRA has not been previously studied in Italian samples.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate an Italian translation of the Prosopagnosia Index-20 (PI-20).
  • To investigate the relationship between self-reported FRA (PI-20) and objective FRA (Cambridge Face Memory Test Long Form - CFMT+) in an Italian population.
  • To assess the extent to which individuals possess insight into their own face recognition capabilities.

Main Methods:

  • Translation and adaptation of the PI-20 into Italian (PI-20_GE and PI-20_BA).
  • Recruitment of 553 Italian participants.
  • Administration of the Italian PI-20 and the Cambridge Face Memory Test Long Form (CFMT+).

Main Results:

  • A significant negative correlation was found between both Italian PI-20 versions and CFMT+ scores.
  • Individuals with more negative self-perceptions of FRA performed worse on objective tests.
  • This correlation held true even at the extreme ends of the PI-20 score distribution.
  • Age and the order of test administration were identified as predictors of CFMT+ performance.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides evidence for an Italian version of the PI-20.
  • Results suggest that individuals have some, albeit limited, insight into their face recognition ability.
  • The findings contribute to understanding self-perception in cognitive abilities within the Italian population.