Cognitive Map Theory

Definition

Cognitive map theory suggests that individuals create mental representations or maps of their physical environment. These mental maps enable them to navigate through space, remember locations, and understand spatial relationships.

Related terms

Spatial Cognition: Spatial cognition refers to how individuals perceive, think about, and mentally represent spatial information.

Landmark Navigation: Landmark navigation is a type of cognitive mapping that relies on identifying distinctive objects or features in the environment as reference points for navigation.

Hippocampus:

The hippocampus is a brain region involved in memory formation, including forming and accessing cognitive maps.