Vividness Of Visual Imagery Questionnaire * Aphantasia Network

I learned something about my imagination: it is far more vivid when I picture people or social events than just nature. I would have Hyperphantasia on the portion of the test that does not deal with images of nature.


These are my results: Your VVIQ Result: Phantasic

You have a vivid visual imagination, known as phantasia. This indicates an average to above-average ability to visualize mental images. When you picture something in your mind, you can "see it" with a reasonable level of clarity and detail.
VVIQ is only one indicator and is not intended to be a conclusive diagnostic of your internal experience.
What is Phantasia?
Phantasia is the ability to picture things in your mind. The word comes from ancient times when thinkers like Aristotle talked about how our minds can create mental pictures. People with phantasia can “see” things in their thoughts, like picturing a beach or remembering a friend’s face. It’s not as vivid as seeing with our eyes, but it has a very distinct visual quality which is why it is often referred to as ‘seeing with the mind’s eye.’ For phantasics, their mind is like a vintage or classic film, showing both memories from the past and images of the future.

What does this mean?
Your visual imagination is a powerful cognitive tool. It allows you to:

Vividly recall memories
Plan and visualize future scenarios
Enhance problem-solving by mentally manipulating objects
Boost creativity in various fields
However, everyone’s experience is unique. Your visual imagination is just one facet of your cognitive toolkit.

Explore Your Mind's Eye
Curious about the extent of your visual abilities? Here are some questions to ponder:

Can you easily change colors or shapes of imagined objects?
How detailed are the faces you visualize?
Can you “walk through” an imagined house with ease?
The Visual Imagination Spectrum
Your phantasic abilities place you in the middle of the visual imagination spectrum:

Aphantasia <-> Hypophantasia <-> Phantasia <-> Hyperphantasia

Each point on this spectrum represents a unique way of experiencing the world. By understanding our differences, we gain insights into human cognition and creativity.