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Reduced Visual Imagery Vividness as a Risk Factor for PTSD: Implications for Aphantasia and Imagery-Based Treatments

2026-06-26

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<p>Recent theoretical models such as the generative adversarial framework propose that the ability to generate high-fidelity visual images may intensify the severity of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), particularly the intrusive re-experiencing of traumatic events. Meanwhile, individuals with minimal imagery (aphantasia) may be protected. To evaluate this relationship, 312 Veterans completed the Vividness of...

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Literature Corpus work: 9b267e5b-259f-5881-a947-220823b72512
DOI: 10.31234/osf.io/um8vf_v1

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