Recent research on mental images indicates that human subjects
A)can form three-dimensional images.
B)are restricted to two-dimensional images similar to photographs.
C)use images which are limited to the visual sense.
D)use "stored images" to generate original solutions to problems.

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Recent research on mental images indicates that human subjects can form three-dimensional images. Studies with brain imaging techniques have revealed that mental images activate similar brain regions as actual visual stimuli, indicating that they are not restricted to two-dimensional images similar to photographs. Mental images can also involve other senses, such as touch, sound, and even smell, indicating that they are not limited to the visual sense. Finally, research has shown that mental images can be used to generate original solutions to problems, indicating that they are not simply "stored images."

Recent Research on Mental Images Indicates That Human Subjects