Spatial Skills

Definition

Spatial skills refer to the ability to mentally manipulate and understand objects and their relationships in space. This includes tasks such as mental rotation, spatial visualization, and navigation.

Related terms

Mental Rotation: Mental rotation is the ability to mentally visualize an object rotating in space without actual physical movement.

Spatial Visualization: Spatial visualization refers to the ability to mentally manipulate and transform visual images in one's mind.

Navigation:

Navigation involves the ability to orient oneself within an environment, create a mental map, and find one's way from one location to another.