Mental image
Mental Image
A Mental Image or Imagery (pronounced: /ˈmɛntəl ˈɪmɪdʒ/ or /ˈɪmɪdʒəri/) is a representation in a person's mind of the physical world outside of that person. It is an experience that, on most occasions, significantly resembles the experience of perceiving some object, event, or scene, but occurs when the relevant object, event, or scene is not actually present to the senses.
Etymology
The term "Mental Image" comes from the Latin words "mens" meaning "mind" and "imago" meaning "picture or representation". The term "Imagery" is derived from the Latin word "imago" which means "image" or "likeness".
Related Terms
- Perception: The process of recognizing and interpreting sensory stimuli.
- Cognition: The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
- Consciousness: The state of being aware of and able to think and perceive; having knowledge of something.
- Memory: The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information.
- Visualization: The process of forming mental images or pictures.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mental image
- Wikipedia's article - Mental image
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