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... > social science subjects > linguistics > descriptive linguistics > linguistic typology > figurative language > imagery
... > social science subjects > education > educational systems > alternative education > gifted and talented education > psychology of gifted and talented education > imagery

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imagery  

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  • Imagery is the word used to denote a cognitive process that has been used by people since the beginning of time. It is considered to be a process that produces a mental and nonverbal visual image that can be controlled to enhance performance, seek wellness, recall memory, invent solutions, and other outcomes. [Source: Encyclopedia of Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent; Imagery]

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