what does it mean when people say they think in pictures or words?
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I can offer anecdotes as to what I would call these.
When I think, I “speak” in my head. I have an active inner monologue and, while I am not speaking “to” anyone and know this, my thoughts come in the form of “spoken word.” Literally “Do I want that pack? But that one is cheaper… I like the flavor of that one better though… Ahhh, but I’m broke, that one.” That kind of thing.
I also think visually. For instance, if asked to do long form math, I have to visualize doing the problem on paper in my head.
Recalling a phone number isn’t recalling an abstract number, It’s recalling dialing it or seeing it on the screen.
An advantage is being able to, say, browse the fridge with it closed. I can open it, see what’s there, then browse the image in my brain after closing the door. The downside is that it can be slow. Doing more… Abstract things visually or “audibly” can be slow. I do have a TBI so that could play in.
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