Vividness of mental imagery reflects a broad range of internally generated visual experiences
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) October 2, 2025 D. Samuel Schwarzkopf, Xinran A Yu, Ecem Altan et al. preprint
Abstract Research on mental visual imagery typically relies on vividness ratings. However, vividness is ill-defined as it lacks an objective reference. Here, we present survey results that suggest vividness is nevertheless a robust measure. It explains individual differences of a broad range of subjective experiences, from the detail of mental imagery, the propensity to report having other...