What does mental imagery mean?
Definitions for mental imagery
men·tal im·a·ge·ry
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word mental imagery.
Princeton's WordNet
imagination, imaging, imagery, mental imagerynoun
the ability to form mental images of things or events
"he could still hear her in his imagination"
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mental imagery
Mental imagery refers to the cognitive process in which sensory experiences are recreated or simulated within the mind, often in the absence of actual physical stimuli. This can involve any of the senses and often takes the form of visualizing or "seeing" an image in our minds, but can also include other senses such as hearing, taste, touch or smell. It is used in a range of cognitive processes, including memory recall, problem solving, creativity, learning, planning and emotional regulation.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of mental imagery in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of mental imagery in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Examples of mental imagery in a Sentence
Home reading environment was positively associated with greater activation of brain areas known to support mental imagery.
To understand the story, the children are required to use their imaginations to ‘see’ what is happening, for comprehension, home reading environment was positively associated with greater activation of brain areas known to support mental imagery.
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