The Link Between Aphantasia and Autobiographical Memory Retrieval

A study involving individuals with and without aphantasia found that those with the condition struggle more with recalling personal memories due to differences in their hippocampus and occipital lobe, which affects their ability to generate mental images. The findings suggest that vivid autobiographical memories are closely linked to the ability to visualize, with implications for understanding memory functions and potential therapies, including memory enhancement techniques for conditions like Alzheimer’s disease.