Tag: imagery

By Matthew Crabtree

The dual-coding theory was proposed by Paivio (1991), and it states that, “… human cognition is divided into two processing systems: visual and verbal … if the information to be processed is coded both visually and verbally, the acquisition chances for learners would be doubled because the information is presented physically as a whole” (O’Neil H. F. et al., 2010).

In other words, the dual-coding hypothesis argues that the combination of visual and verbal representations of information helps increase the ability to encode and later recall that information. With this theory in mind, I would suggest that incoming freshman should prioritize class attendance and engagement because the use of visual representations (such as slideshow presentations) and verbal representations (such as the professors lecture) will promote a better learning outcome, which can be reflected in quiz/exam scores.

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By Christion Beamon

Imagery is defined simply by the APA Dictionary of Psychology as “cognitive generation of sensory input from the five senses, individually or collectively, which is recalled from experience or self-generated in a non experienced form”. Imagery is also associated with the ability to form mental images about certain things you think about. This is something that occurs with people everyday. You create mental images of different thoughts every single day. The most relatable thing I could compare it to is when you go a certain amount of time without eating and you have that one craving in your mind. You can see it and almost perfectly imagine what it will taste like once you can eat it. 

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