WH.shared.addLazyImage('64f0f526e5c64') Aphantasia Test

Do I have aphantasia? Take this quiz to find out! Start the quiz

How strong is your mind? Some people see crystal clear images in their heads, while others cannot produce any internal visual images at all. When one cannot produce images, it is called Aphantasia.

Curious if you have Aphantasia? Take our quiz based on David Mark’s official Visual Vividness Questionnaire to find out.

Start Quiz 1. Questions 1-4: Try to imagine a close friend that you see regularly. Can you see their face, hair and body?

1. I can see it perfectly and vividly — just like real-world images.
2. I can see it pretty well, but not perfectly.
3. I can see the image, but it’s blurry, fuzzy, or blurry.
4. I can’t see the picture, but I “know” I’m thinking of it.

2. Try to imagine their facial expressions. Can you imagine their face moving normally?

1. I can see it perfectly and vividly — just like real-world images.
2. I can see it pretty well, but not perfectly.
3. I can see the image, but it’s blurry, fuzzy, or blurry.
4. I can’t see the picture, but I “know” I’m thinking of it.

3. Now try to imagine them walking and moving their body. Can you imagine their normal body language and gait?

1. I can see it perfectly and vividly — just like real-world images.
2. I can see it pretty well, but not perfectly.
3. I can see the image, but it’s blurry, fuzzy, or blurry.
4. I can’t see the picture, but I “know” I’m thinking of it.

4. Finally, what are they wearing? Are they in clothes they’ve already worn?

1. I can see it perfectly and vividly — just like real-world images.
2. I can see it pretty well, but not perfectly.
3. I can see the image, but it’s blurry, fuzzy, or blurry.
4. I can’t see the picture, but I “know” I’m thinking of it.

5. Questions 5-8: Imagine the sky. Try to imagine the sun rising above the horizon among the clouds. How did you do?

1. I can see it perfectly and vividly — just like real-world images.
2. I can see it pretty well, but not perfectly.
3. I can see the image, but it’s blurry, fuzzy, or blurry.
4. I can’t see the picture, but I “know” I’m thinking of it.

6. Now imagine the clouds floating by, so that the sky is completely clear and blue. Can you do it?

1. I can see it perfectly and vividly — just like real-world images.
2. I can see it pretty well, but not perfectly.
3. I can see the image, but it’s blurry, fuzzy, or blurry.
4. I can’t see the picture, but I “know” I’m thinking of it.

7. Okay, now there’s a big thunderstorm brewing and lightning bolts. Can you see this in your mind?

1. I can see it perfectly and vividly — just like real-world images.
2. I can see it pretty well, but not perfectly.
3. I can see the image, but it’s blurry, fuzzy, or blurry.
4. I can’t see the picture, but I “know” I’m thinking of it.

8. The storm is moving from the sky, and now the rainbow is spreading over the horizon. Can you see?

1. I can see it perfectly and vividly — just like real-world images.
2. I can see it pretty well, but not perfectly.
3. I can see the image, but it’s blurry, fuzzy, or blurry.
4. I can’t see the picture, but I “know” I’m thinking of it.

9. Questions 9-12: Imagine a store that you visit regularly. Can you see the front of it as if you were standing across the road?

1. I can see it perfectly and vividly — just like real-world images.
2. I can see it pretty well, but not perfectly.
3. I can see the image, but it’s blurry, fuzzy, or blurry.
4. I can’t see the picture, but I “know” I’m thinking of it.

10. Can you see the windows? Are there clothes, food or signs on the windows?

1. I can see it perfectly and vividly — just like real-world images.
2. I can see it pretty well, but not perfectly.
3. I can see the image, but it’s blurry, fuzzy, or blurry.
4. I can’t see the picture, but I “know” I’m thinking of it.

11. Now imagine that you are standing in front of the door. Can you see its color, handle and other details?

1. I can see it perfectly and vividly — just like real-world images.
2. I can see it pretty well, but not perfectly.
3. I can see the image, but it’s blurry, fuzzy, or blurry.
4. I can’t see the picture, but I “know” I’m thinking of it.

12. Imagine a counter. Imagine paying for an item. Do you see the cashier taking your money?

1. I can see it perfectly and vividly — just like real-world images.
2. I can see it pretty well, but not perfectly.
3. I can see the image, but it’s blurry, fuzzy, or blurry.
4. I can’t see the picture, but I “know” I’m thinking of it.

13. Questions 13-16: Imagine a scene from nature. Can you see land on the horizon, including hills, slopes, etc.?

1. I can see it perfectly and vividly — just like real-world images.
2. I can see it pretty well, but not perfectly.
3. I can see the image, but it’s blurry, fuzzy, or blurry.
4. I can’t see the picture, but I “know” I’m thinking of it.

14. Now imagine a lake. Can you clearly see its color and shape?

1. I can see it perfectly and vividly — just like real-world images.
2. I can see it pretty well, but not perfectly.
3. I can see the image, but it’s blurry, fuzzy, or blurry.
4. I can’t see the picture, but I “know” I’m thinking of it.

15. Imagine trees surrounding a lake. Do you see what kind they are?

1. I can see it perfectly and vividly — just like real-world images.
2. I can see it pretty well, but not perfectly.
3. I can see the image, but it’s blurry, fuzzy, or blurry.
4. I can’t see the picture, but I “know” I’m thinking of it.

16. Can you see the reflection of the tree in the water of the lake?

1. I can see it perfectly and vividly — just like real-world images.
2. I can see it pretty well, but not perfectly.
3. I can see the image, but it’s blurry, fuzzy, or blurry.
4. I can’t see the picture, but I “know” I’m thinking of it.

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What is Aphantasia? Aphantasia is a mental phenomenon in which a person cannot conjure mental images at all. Some people have extremely strong mental eyes, which means they can produce clear, vivid mental images with lots of detail. For some people, their mental images look no less clear than the actual images they see in front of them. But for some people, the images are blurrier and less clear – and in these cases, the person may not be able to visualize certain, familiar details. This indicates a weaker vision of the mind. But Aphantasia is different. These people cannot produce mental images at all; they describe “knowing” that they are thinking about an image, but not seeing the visual image itself.

• The Visual Image Vividness Questionnaire was devised in 1977 by David Marks to test one’s mind. The quiz you took above is closely based on this original test.

Can people with Aphantasia dream? Some research suggests they are. Of course, our dreaming experiences are closely related to visual images, so if a person can’t conjure them up while awake, it’s understandable that you’d expect them to struggle with it while asleep. Although there is no clear answer to this yet, some research suggests that while asleep, people with aphantasia can create images and dream fully.

Is there a cure for Aphantasia? No, but you don’t really need to. Aphantasia is not a disorder that disrupts a person’s life and should be treated with medication. Rather, it is merely a variation in human experience.

Is Aphantasia genetic? Potentially, yes. Scientists have not given a definitive answer to this question, but since people are born with aphantasia and are more likely to have it if a family member has it, it probably has some genetic basis. So if you think you and your family are prone to Aphantasia, let them try this quiz too!

How are ADHD and Aphantasia related? There may be some connection between ADHD and Aphantasia because of our brain’s dopamine system. Dopamine affects a person’s desire to seek rewards and have intrinsic motivation—people with ADHD tend to have less natural dopamine available in the brain. There is a theory that dopamine may also be related to a person’s ability to conjure up mental images, which could make it more likely that a person with ADHD will also experience Aphantasia. -It is worth noting that it is currently also theorized that certain types of autism may be associated with aphantasia.

For more information on Aphantasia, Hyperphantasia and your mind check out these guides below…

• https://news.uchicago.edu/story/cant-draw-mental-picture-aphantasia-causes-blind-spots-minds-eye
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7308278/
• https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/08/science/minds-eye-mental-pictures-psychology.html

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