aphantasia

[ay-fan-tay-zhuh]

noun

1. the inability to voluntarily recall or form mental images.

Example Sentences

And up to 6% of people may experience some degree of aphantasia.

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Prof Zeman says 17,000 people have contacted him in the past decade, with experiences of aphantasia and hyperphantasia.

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But in those with aphantasia, that process can break down at any point.

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And aphantasia can have benefits.

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Lots of question remain about aphantasia and hyperphantasia, such as what are the different sub-types and why it might be a genetic thing.

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