Current issues in the neuropsychology of image generation

Neuropsychologia. 1995 Nov;33(11):1455-71. doi: 10.1016/0028-3932(95)00075-e.

Abstract

Image generation is the process by which long-term memory knowledge of the visual appearance of objects or scenes is used to create a short-term, percept-like image. In this article I will review recent neuropsychological evidence relevant to two questions about image generation: First, is there a distinct component of the cognitive architecture dedicated to image generation? Second, what brain regions are directly involved with image generation?

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Brain / anatomy & histology
  • Brain / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Imagination / physiology*
  • Mental Processes / physiology*