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Mental imagery: In search of my theory

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 March 2003

Edward de Haan
Affiliation:
Neuropsychology Section, Helmholtz Research Institute Utrecht and University Medical Centre Utrecht, 3584 CS Utrecht, The Netherlandse.dehaan@fss.uu.nl http://www.fys.ruu.nl/~wwwfm/
André Aleman
Affiliation:
Neuropsychology Section, Helmholtz Research Institute Utrecht and University Medical Centre Utrecht, 3584 CS Utrecht, The Netherlandse.dehaan@fss.uu.nl http://www.fys.ruu.nl/~wwwfm/

Abstract

We argue that the field has moved forward from the old debate about “analogical” versus “symbolic” processing. First, it is questionable that there is a strong a priori argument for assuming a common processing mode. Second, we explore the possibility that imagery is not a unitary mental function. Finally, we discuss the empirical basis of the involvement of primary areas.

Type
Brief Report
Copyright
© 2002 Cambridge University Press

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