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imagery

n.

1. cognitive generation of sensory input from the five senses, individually or collectively, which is recalled from experience or self-generated in a nonexperienced form.

2. mental images considered collectively, or the particular type of imagery characteristic of an individual, such as visual imagery. See imagery cue; imagery training; kinesthetic imagery.

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January 23rd 2025

negative recency

negative recency

in recalling a list of items, the tendency to recall fewer of the final items of the list than the middle and early items. Negative recency contrasts with the enhanced recall of final items seen in the recency effect. Also called negative recency effect