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Imagination, Visualization = Purposeful formation of a mental image of…
Imagination
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The arts
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E.g. musicians rely on imagination to compose new music. The same notes have been used many times throughout history but each musician imagines them together to sound a different way.
Mathematics
Finding patterns, representing patterns, making assumptions and changing perspectives
Branches of mathematics where imagination is key: imaginary numbers, algebra, infinite sets
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Neurology perspective
Thinking creatively = neurons work together to construct and piece together mental images.
The brain takes familiar images and fits them together in new ways
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Neuronal ensemble
When we look at an object, thousands of neurons become active in the prefrontal cortex. These neurons carry a code containing the characteristics of the object we are seeing. When we try to imagine the same object later, the same neurons will reactivate.
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Mental images
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We can use our imagination to create visual, auditory, olfactory or gustatory mental images by referring to past experiences
E.g. mental image of a campfire --> able to scent the smoke, the marshmallows burning, tc.
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Definition: "Imagination = The capacity to form a mental representation of something without the stimulus of sense experience."
Visualization = Purposeful formation of a mental image of something. It is a technique often taught in sports and in this context is known as mental rehearsal or motor imagery.
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