Assistance with feedback on Accessible Auth

Hi everyone,

There's some feedback from Google<https://github.com/w3c/wcag/issues/1452> I'm struggling with...

Where our understanding doc says:
People with cognitive issues relating to memory, reading (e.g. dyslexia), numbers (e.g. dyscalculia), or perception-processing limitations will be able to authenticate irrespective of the level of their cognitive abilities.

The request was for an example of "perception-processing limitations", in the same way the others have examples. Can anyone provide that example(s)?

Another comment was:
"A properly marked up password field will obscure the password when the user is typing, but that in itself ends up being a memory challenge. Is it too much to suggest offering an option for the user to enable full visibility of the password while typing?
This may help prevent errors but could also pose security issues if someone is nearby."

This is out of scope of the SC text, but is it something that impacts people with cognitive issues more than everyone else?
I think the solution is password managers really, but it was an interesting point.

Another question was raised about security questions:
"Where do security questions fit into this? As in, questions asking about first pet, older sibling's name, etc? Some of these may be difficult for someone with cognitive disabilities (e.g, dementia) to reliably call to mind, as well."

I think that it probably fits into the same principle as others things discussed: If it is about your basic personal information then it isn't a test, but if the site sets the information then it is a test. Does that make sense?

Kind regards,

-Alastair

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