When the mind’s eye is blind: why do some people lack mental imagery?
While most of us can experience mental imagery, some people cannot vividly imagine pictures in their mind - and they function just fine. This raises the question: what do we even need mental imagery for? And how problematic is a lack of mental imagery?
Picture your best friend, standing in front of you… What does she look like? Perhaps you vividly imagine the strands of her blond hair,...