Introduction to Auditory Imagery Auditory imagery, often termed mental hearing or acoustic imagination, refers to the conscious experience of hearing sounds in the complete absence of external acoustic stimulation. This phenomenon is a fundamental and pervasive aspect of human cognition, deeply involved in complex processes ranging from memory retrieval and language comprehension to musical performance […]
The Conceptualization and Definition of Auditory-Imagery Vividness Auditory-Imagery Vividness (AIV) refers to the subjective clarity, intensity, and realism experienced when an individual mentally simulates or recalls auditory information in the absence of external sensory stimulation. This phenomenon is analogous to visual imagery vividness, but specifically concerns the qualitative dimension of internal sounds, such as music, […]