Recent studies have explored the dynamic interplay between ocular behaviour and the retrieval of visual memories. Notably, eye movements observed during mental imagery often reflect the patterns ...

Some individuals experience a lack of any imagery in the mind's eye. As you read this, take a quick look around and pick an object that catches your eye. Give it a good look. Stare at it for a while.

People who can't visualize an image in their mind's eye are less likely to remember the details of important past personal events or to recognize faces, according to a review of nearly ten years of ...

Picture a reality where nothing is pictured. Psychology reveals what life looks like for someone with aphantasia. When someone prompts you to imagine a sunset, you can likely picture the bright ...

Some people can't form mental images. Here's what scientists are learning about the condition known as aphantasia—and why it's less rare than you think. The "apple test"—asking participants to close ...

When you close your eyes and picture a familiar face, your brain does not conjure the image from scratch. According to ...

Laura holds a Master's in Experimental Neuroscience and a Bachelor's in Biology from Imperial College London. Her areas of expertise include health, medicine, psychology, and neuroscience. Laura holds ...

Here’s what you’ll learn in this story: Recent neuroscience research shows that people have distinct patterns of brain connectivity and function when it comes to visual imagination. This ability runs ...

The last ten years were a wild ride for those of us who are interested in mental imagery. It was ten years ago that the condition of not having conscious mental imagery became known to the general ...