Visual Imagery and Mental Representation

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What does Zenon Pylyshyn suggest about the nature of imagery?

  • Imagery has a propositional representation. (correct)
  • Imagery is solely based on visual perception.
  • Imagery is best understood through mental rotation.
  • Imagery is strictly spatial in representation.

Which of the following best describes the linear relationship mentioned in relation to imagery?

  • Imagery is unrelated to distance.
  • Response time decreases with distance.
  • Imagery relies on propositional representation only.
  • Response time increases with distance. (correct)

What phenomenon did Kosslyn support regarding visual imagery?

  • Imagery has a spatial nature evidenced by mental scanning. (correct)
  • Imagery is independent of mental rotation.
  • Imagery is a purely propositional process.
  • Imagery is a linguistic representation.

Which of the following represents a common misconception about mental imagery?

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What does propositional representation imply in the context of imagery?

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What method involves placing images at different locations in a mental image of a spatial layout to enhance memory?

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Why is memory better for interacting images compared to non-interacting images?

<p>Interacting images promote visualization and connection. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT true about the effect of bizarreness on memory?

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What is a recommended number of objects or events to remember when using the Method of Loci?

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Which imagery association method uses concrete words and creates memorable images?

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What is the definition of mental imagery?

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Which of these options accurately defines visual imagery?

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What is the main debate regarding imagery?

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Which of these is NOT a benefit of studying imagery?

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Which of the following best describes the relationship between imagery and perception?

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What was the main purpose of Shepard & Metzler’s (1971) experiment on mental rotation?

<p>To measure the time it takes to rotate an object in one’s mind. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key finding of Shepard & Metzler’s (1971) experiment?

<p>Participants rotated objects in their minds faster when the angle between them was smaller. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of the experiment's findings provides evidence for the existence of mental rotation?

<p>The time taken to compare two objects separated by a large angle was longer than for two objects separated by a smaller angle. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the content, Shepard & Metzler’s (1971) experiment on mental rotation was so influential because it:

<p>Demonstrated a parallel between visual imagery and perception. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best explains the relationship between visual imagery and perception, as mentioned in the content?

<p>There may be a shared mechanism in the brain for both visual imagery and perception. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does area V1 of the visual cortex play in mental imagery?

<p>It plays a causal role in both perception and imagery. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the field of view after the removal of the visual cortex?

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What is the primary purpose of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) in this context?

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What does Kosslyn's evidence suggest about the nature of mental imagery?

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In what way does mental rotation affect reaction time?

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How does mental imagery assist in organizing memory, according to Paivio's Dual Coding theory?

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What does the method of loci utilize for enhancing memory?

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What are imagery neurons in the brain responsible for?

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What effect does image scanning have on mental imagery tasks?

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Which representation is primarily agreed to be spatial in nature based on Kosslyn's idea?

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What aspect of imagery and perception reflects a commonality in detail recognition?

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What does the mental walk task demonstrate in relation to visual imagery?

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What does it signify when perception is described as stable compared to imagery being fragile?

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What is suggested by the dual-coding theory in terms of memory?

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How does one recognize that a car filling one's visual field changes perception?

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What challenge does visual imagery present compared to perception?

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What concept distinguishes imagery from perception according to researchers?

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In a visual imagery context, what does the term 'overflow' refer to?

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What is a critical feature of the difference between imagery and perception?

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Flashcards

Mental Imagery

The process of forming images in the mind without actual stimuli present.

Visual Imagery

The experience of 'seeing' in the mind when no visual input is available.

Imagery Debate

A discussion on how mental images are represented in the mind: spatial or propositional.

Spatial Representation

Mental imagery that reflects actual spatial relationships and layouts.

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Propositional Representation

Mental imagery that conveys relationships using abstract symbols, like language.

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Shepard & Metzler Experiment

A study on mental rotation examining how quickly participants could identify object orientations.

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Reaction Time (RT)

The time taken by participants to respond in the mental rotation task.

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Mental Rotation

The cognitive process of rotating mental images to match them with others.

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Linear Relationship

A consistent correlation observed between reaction time and the angle of orientation in the study.

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Imagery and Perception Link

Debates whether mental imagery and perception share the same neural mechanisms.

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Mental Scanning

The act of visualizing and mentally moving through a space or arrangement.

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Pylyshyn's Proposal

Zenon Pylyshyn suggested that imagery is not spatial but propositional, related to language.

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Spatial vs. Propositional

A debate on whether mental imagery is based on spatial layouts or abstract symbols.

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Example of Propositional Representation

An example illustrating propositional imagery: 'in(dog, bathtub)' shows relationships using symbols.

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Method of Loci

A mnemonic device where objects are remembered by placing them in different locations of a familiar mental image.

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Interactive Imagery

Images that enhance memory by representing objects that interact with each other.

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Pegword Method

A memory technique where concrete words are associated with numbers to aid recall.

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Memory Enhancement

The improvement of memory recall through specific techniques like imagery or methods of organization.

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Bizareness Effect

The idea that unusual images or scenes have no significant effect on memory retention.

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Kosslyn’s Idea

A theory suggesting that visual imagery is spatial in nature.

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Imagery & Perception

Imagery and perception share mechanisms but differ in stability and effort required.

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Mental Walk Task

A task where individuals estimate distance to an imagined object.

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Visual Field Size

The size of an object in our visual field affects detail perception.

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Stable Perception

Perception tends to remain consistent over time.

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Fragile Imagery

Imagery can be easily manipulated or distorted.

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Detail Perception

Ability to see finer details changes with distance.

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Propositional Nature

Imagery using abstract symbols, not tied directly to physical space.

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Dual-Coding Theory

Memory is supported by both imagery and verbal systems.

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Imagery Evidence

Research supports the idea that mental images are spatial.

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Imagery Neurons

Neurons that respond specifically to images of certain objects.

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Area V1

The area in the visual cortex essential for processing visual imagery.

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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

A method to temporarily disrupt brain function to study behavior.

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Disruption in Brain Activity

Behavioral changes during TMS indicate the importance of brain regions.

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Imagery & Memory

Connection between mental imagery and how we organize memory.

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Image Scanning

The time it takes to mentally scan between items in an imagined image.

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Study Notes

Visual Imagery

  • Mental imagery involves creating images in the mind, even without the physical stimulus.
  • Visual imagery is "seeing" without a visual input, for example, describing your mother's face.
  • Mental imagery also applies to other senses, like smell, taste, and touch.

The Imagery Debate

  • The debate focuses on whether mental representations are spatial or propositional.
  • Spatial representations are like maps, with parts corresponding to specific locations.
  • Propositional representations use symbols to represent relationships between objects.

Visual Imagery: Shepard & Metzler (1971) Experiment

  • This experiment investigated mental rotation.
  • Participants compared two images of objects, rotating one in their head to match the other.
  • The time it took to compare images increased as the angle of rotation increased.
  • This indicated that participants were mentally rotating the objects, supporting the idea of spatial representation.

Visual Imagery: Kosslyn's Image Scanning Experiment (1980, 1994)

  • This experiment investigated image scanning.
  • Participants were asked to mentally scan between different locations in a mental image.
  • The time it took to scan increased as the distance between locations increased.
  • Results support the idea that mental imagery processes are spatially organized and like perception, there was a linear correlation between the distance and the response time.

Comparing Imagery and Perception

  • Imagery and perception share some similarities in terms of spatial relationships and reaction time to visual stimuli.
  • However, perception is automatic, while imagery requires effort. Also, perception is more stable than imagery.

Imagery and Memory

  • Paivio's dual-coding theory proposes that memory uses both verbal and nonverbal codes.
  • Concrete nouns, which evoke images, are better remembered than abstract nouns.
  • Visualization techniques, such as creating vivid mental images, improve memory. The organizational effect of using imagery, like the pegword method, can also enhance memory.

Imagery and the Brain

  • Evidence suggests that brain areas involved in visual perception (like the occipital lobe) are also active during imagery.

  • Neuropsychological studies (e.g., case studies on patients with brain damage) show links between brain areas and imagery functions.

  • Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can temporarily disrupt brain activity, providing evidence of the visual cortex's role in imagery, for example, its V1 area.

Summary of Imagery

  • The study of imagery addresses how we represent and process information in the absence of physical stimulation.
  • There are arguments concerning whether mental imagery is represented spatially or propositionally.
  • Studies on mental rotation, image scanning, and other experiments demonstrate strong evidence for the existence of spatial representations in the mind.

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