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VVIQ-2 is the 32-item revised VVIQ with reversed scoring (higher = more vivid). It still measures visual imagery only. Imagination Index covers visual plus five other senses in one profile. Use VVIQ-2 for finer-grained visual research; use Imagination Index for a complete Imagery Profile.
Last updated: May 20, 2026
VVIQ-2 (1995) doubled item count and reversed the scale so higher scores mean higher vividness—easier for many people to interpret.
If your VVIQ-2 result explains part of your experience but not all of it, the remaining variance often lives in auditory, motor, or other senses that VVIQ-2 does not measure.
| VVIQ-2 | Imagination Index | |
|---|---|---|
| Items | 32 (visual only) | Multi-sense battery |
| Scoring | Higher = more vivid | Per-sense 0–100 + overall |
| Senses | Visual | Six (visual + 5 others) |
| Percentiles | Published norms (visual) | Population sample (all senses) |
| Best for | Visual research protocols | Full profile, mixed aphantasia, teams |
Athletes, musicians, and writers often report strong mental rehearsal in sound or movement despite average or low visual scores. VVIQ-2 cannot detect that pattern. Imagination Index scores each sense independently so mixed profiles become visible.
Both measure visual vividness via self-report, but item sets and scales differ. Treat them as related indicators, not interchangeable numbers. Imagination Index visual scores are designed to sit beside your other five sense scores.
VVIQ-2 is 32 items (typically under 10 minutes). Imagination Index takes about 12 minutes and covers six senses—more total prompts, broader output.
Free core assessment · about 12 minutes · no credit card required. See your six-sense Imagery Profile and optional percentile ranking.
