Spatial Imagery

Spatial imagery is locating and moving objects in mental space, distinct from picturing what they look like. People with aphantasia often score well here.

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Aphantasia and Hyperphantasia: What We Know After a Decade of Research

Since 2015, "aphantasia" has reshaped our understanding of imagination, revealing that not everyone visualizes mentally. This discovery, along with "hyperphantasia," highlights the diverse nature of human imagination.

Tom Ebeyer · May 2024

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Aphantasia Explained: Some People Can’t Form Mental Pictures

How do you draw from memory if you can't form mental pictures? Evidently, you don’t need to “see” with the mind’s eye to carry-out these tasks.

Dr Zoë Pounder · June 2021

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Mental Rotation Tasks: The Surprising Advantage of Aphantasia

Discover how people with aphantasia excel at mental rotation despite having no visual imagery. Complete these mental rotation tasks and explore the fascinating cognitive differences.

Aphantasia Network · October 2019

Articles

Aphantasia and Hyperphantasia: What We Know After a Decade of Research

Aphantasia Explained: Some People Can’t Form Mental Pictures

Mental Rotation Tasks: The Surprising Advantage of Aphantasia

Articles

Aphantasia and Hyperphantasia: What We Know After a Decade of Research

Aphantasia Explained: Some People Can’t Form Mental Pictures

Mental Rotation Tasks: The Surprising Advantage of Aphantasia