October 3, 2025Open Access

Vividness of mental imagery is a broad trait measure of internally generated visual experiences

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Vividness explains individual differences in various subjective experiences, including mental imagery and dreams.
Simple vividness ratings can serve as reliable indicators, eliminating the need for lengthy questionnaires.
The study links vividness closely with the experience of 'seeing' mental images when eyes are shut.
Redefining visual aphantasia helps distinguish individuals with faint imagery from those without visual representation.

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Survey results reveal vividness as a trait linked to mental imagery and visual dreams, suggesting revisions for visual aphantasia.

Schwarzkopf et al. (2025) studied this question.

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