Term ID: T3741

Mental Simulation

/mental-simulation/
The cognitive process of imagining possible events, outcomes, or scenarios before they actually occur.
Example: Visualizing potential consequences of decisions or mentally rehearsing upcoming performances to improve preparation.

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Reference: Taylor & Schneider (1989)