Imagery
What is mental imagery?
mental representation of
stimuli that aren’t actually present
What is the analog approach?
create a mental image of an
object that closely resembles the actual, perceptual
image on your retina (analog)
What is the propositional code approach?
They are mental images stored in
an abstract, language-like form that does not physically resemble the original stimulus (proposition code).
imager of visual stimuli
What do theorists believe about analog code?
Majority of theorists believe mental images stored as analog code.
Propositional code approach states?
Mental images are not a necessary component of imagery.
What is auditory imagery?
Imagery of auditory stimuli
Is the analog approach similar to perception?
Yes
Based on Kosslyn's Imagery Debate; he states what?
Visual imagery activates 70–90% of the same
brain regions that are activated during visual
perception
How can we use mental imagery?
Solving spatial problems, Creativity, Clinical psychology, STEM disciples
What do supported of the analog approach state?
Supporters do not suggest that people literally
have a picture in their heads
What are the concerns of the analog/propositional debate?
The analog/propositional debate concerns the nature of imagery itself