People vary a lot in how well they recognize, match or categorize the things they see – researchers attribute this skill to an ability they call 'o'
- Written by Isabel Gauthier, David K. Wilson Professor of Psychology, Vanderbilt University
Some people are inherently better at tasks like reading X-rays.SDI Productions/E+ via Getty ImagesLike snowflakes, no two people are exactly the same. You’re probably used to the idea that people differ substantially in personality and in cognitive abilities – skills like problem-solving or remembering information.
In contrast,...