Abstract

GUIMARAES, Leonídia Alfredo. The neural pathway of the image beyond the shadows. Rev. bras. psicodrama [online]. 2012, vol.20, n.2, pp.13-29. ISSN 2318-0498.

This article explores the neural process of mental image formation, highlighting how information is processed in the brain, especially with regard to the formation of mental images and their development into symbolic images. It aims to further deepen the scientific bases of the technique of image construction and the benefits derived from this practice. It concludes that the transformation of mental images into psychodramatic ones, beyond of leading to hidden meaning, it also promotes the development of new mental patterns within the neural circuits, this leading to new cognitive, emotional and behavioral learning.

Keywords : Neural connections; mental images; psychodramatic images; psychotherapy.

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