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What is aphantasia?
What is aphantasia?
- The condition of having a blind mind's eye (correct)
- The difficulty in recognizing faces
- The inability to remember facts
- The ability to visualize mental images
How does Niel describe his experience with counting sheep?
How does Niel describe his experience with counting sheep?
- He saw sheep jumping over fences clearly
- He was able to count the sheep easily
- He couldn't see any sheep jumping over fences (correct)
- He had difficulty remembering the number of sheep
What aspect of memory does Niel admit to struggling with?
What aspect of memory does Niel admit to struggling with?
- Recognizing faces
- Remembering facts
- Remembering past events
- Recalling visual images clearly (correct)
What does aphantasia affect in individuals?
What does aphantasia affect in individuals?
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How does Niel perceive aphantasia?
How does Niel perceive aphantasia?
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Study Notes
Aphantasia
- Aphantasia is a condition where individuals are unable to visualize mental images.
- Niel, an individual with aphantasia, describes his experience with counting sheep as not being able to visualize the sheep, instead, he uses abstract thinking to solve the problem.
- Niel admits to struggling with episodic memory, which is the ability to recall specific events and experiences from the past.
- Aphantasia affects an individual's ability to form mental images, which can impact their memory, imagination, and problem-solving skills.
- Niel perceives aphantasia as a normal part of his thought process, and not as a limitation or impairment.
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