Vividness Visual & Auditory Questionnaires

Vividness of Visual Imagery Questionnaire
Only to be completed prior to Session 1
For each scenario try to form a mental picture of the people, objects, or setting. Consider carefully the vividness of your visual imagery experience. Does some type of image come to mind?
Rate how vivid the image is using the 5-point scale. If you do not have a visual image, rate vividness as ‘1’. Only use ‘5’ for images that are as lively and vivid as real seeing.
The rating scale is as follows:
1. No image at all, I only “know” I am thinking of the object
2. Dim and vague image
3. Moderately realistic and vivid
4. Realistic and reasonably vivid
5. Perfectly realistic, as vivid as real seeing
Scenario 1: Think of some relative or friend whom you frequently see (but who is not with you at present) and consider carefully the picture that comes before your mind’s eye.
The exact contours of face, head, shoulders and body.

1 2 3 4 5
1 is No image at all, you only “know” that you are thinking of the object, 5 is Perfectly clear and lively as real seeing
Characteristic poses of head, attitudes of body etc.

1 2 3 4 5
1 is No image at all, you only “know” that you are thinking of the object, 5 is Perfectly clear and lively as real seeing
The precise carriage, length of step etc., in walking

1 2 3 4 5
1 is No image at all, you only “know” that you are thinking of the object, 5 is Perfectly clear and lively as real seeing
The different colours worn in some familiar clothes

1 2 3 4 5
1 is No image at all, you only “know” that you are thinking of the object, 5 is Perfectly clear and lively as real seeing
Scenario 2: Visualise a rising sun. Consider carefully the picture that comes before your mind’s eye.
The sun rising above the horizon into a hazy sky.

1 2 3 4 5
1 is No image at all, you only “know” that you are thinking of the object, 5 is Perfectly clear and lively as real seeing
The sky clears and surrounds the sun with blueness.

1 2 3 4 5
1 is No image at all, you only “know” that you are thinking of the object, 5 is Perfectly clear and lively as real seeing
Clouds. A storm blows up with flashes of lightning

1 2 3 4 5
1 is No image at all, you only “know” that you are thinking of the object, 5 is Perfectly clear and lively as real seeing
A rainbow appears.

1 2 3 4 5
1 is No image at all, you only “know” that you are thinking of the object, 5 is Perfectly clear and lively as real seeing
Scenario 3: Think of the front of a shop which you often go to. Consider the picture that comes before your mind’s eye.
The overall appearance of the shop from the opposite side of the road.

1 2 3 4 5
1 is No image at all, you only “know” that you are thinking of the object, 5 is Perfectly clear and lively as real seeing
A window display including colours, shapes and details of individual items for sale.

1 2 3 4 5
1 is No image at all, you only “know” that you are thinking of the object, 5 is Perfectly clear and lively as real seeing
You are near the entrance. The colour, shape and details of the door.

1 2 3 4 5
1 is No image at all, you only “know” that you are thinking of the object, 5 is Perfectly clear and lively as real seeing
You enter the shop and go to the counter. The counter Assistant serves you. Money changes hands.

1 2 3 4 5
1 is No image at all, you only “know” that you are thinking of the object, 5 is Perfectly clear and lively as real seeing
Scenario 4: Finally think of a country scene which involves trees, mountains and a lake. Consider the picture that comes before your mind’s eye.
The contours of the landscape.

1 2 3 4 5
1 is No image at all, you only “know” that you are thinking of the object, 5 is Perfectly clear and lively as real seeing
The colour and shape of the lake.

1 2 3 4 5
1 is No image at all, you only “know” that you are thinking of the object, 5 is Perfectly clear and lively as real seeing
The colour and shape of the trees.

1 2 3 4 5
1 is No image at all, you only “know” that you are thinking of the object, 5 is Perfectly clear and lively as real seeing
A strong wind blows on the trees and on the lake causing reflections in the water.

1 2 3 4 5
1 is No image at all, you only “know” that you are thinking of the object, 5 is Perfectly clear and lively as real seeing
Bucknell Auditory Imagery Scale - Vividness
Only to be completed prior to Session 1
The following scale is designed to measure auditory imagery, or the way in which you “think about sounds in your head.” For the
following items you are asked to do the following: Read the item and consider whether you think of an image of the described sound in
your head. Then rate the vividness of your image using the following “Vividness Rating Scale.” If no image is generated, give a rating
of 1.
Please feel free to use all of the levels in the scale when selecting your ratings
For this first item, consider the beginning of the song “Happy Birthday.”The sound of a trumpet beginning the piece.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 is No image present at all, 7 is As vivid as the actual sound
For this next item, consider ordering something over the phone. The voice of an elderly clerk assisting you.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 is No image present at all, 7 is As vivid as the actual sound
For this next item, consider being at the beach.The sound of the waves crashing against nearby rocks.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 is No image present at all, 7 is As vivid as the actual sound
For this next item, consider going to a dentist appointment.The loud sound of the dentist’s drill.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 is No image present at all, 7 is As vivid as the actual sound
For this next item, consider being at a live football game.The cheer of the crowd as a player kicks the ball.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 is No image present at all, 7 is As vivid as the actual sound
For this next item, consider attending a choir rehearsal.The sound of an all-children’s choir singing the first verse of a song.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 is No image present at all, 7 is As vivid as the actual sound
For this next item, consider attending an orchestral performance of Beethoven’s Fifth.The sound of the ensemble playing

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 is No image present at all, 7 is As vivid as the actual sound
For this next item, consider listening to a rain storm.The sound of gentle rain.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 is No image present at all, 7 is As vivid as the actual sound
For this next item, consider attending classes.The slow-paced voice of your teacher.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 is No image present at all, 7 is As vivid as the actual sound
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Vividness of Visual Imagery Questionnaire

Bucknell Auditory Imagery Scale - Vividness