HW410 Chapter 21: "Mental Imagery and Visualization"

Question 1

What is defined as using the imagination to observe, in the first person, images created by the unconscious mind; falls into three categories: (1) images that replicate peaceful scenes to promote relaxation, (2) images that substitute a less desirable behavior with a more healthy one, and (3) images that help to heal damaged body tissue?

Answer 1

Mental imagery

Question 2

What is defined as a directed exercise in mental imagery; consciously creating images of success, healing, or relaxation for the purpose of self-improvement?

Answer 2

Visualization

Question 3

What is defined as an exercise in which one is guided through a series of suggestions provided by an instructor, therapist, or counselor to enhance one’s imagination?

Answer 3

Guided mental imagery

Question 4

What is defined as a mental training strategy to utilize the unconscious mind for better performance; an academic term for mental imagery?

Answer 4

Predictive encoding