Neuroimaging and behavioral studies consistently demonstrate that specific patterns of brain activity and cognitive indicators reflect and predict the subjective vividness of sensory imagination.
The retrieved papers provide robust empirical evidence from neuroimaging (fMRI, EEG, fNIRS) and behavioral assessments showing that the subjective vividness of sensory imagination corresponds to specific neural markers, such as functional connectivity, cortical activation patterns, and metabolic changes. Studies contrasting typical imagers with individuals with aphantasia confirm these distinct indicators, supporting the claim.