Cognitive Map
Definition
A cognitive map is a mental representation or image of the layout of one's physical environment.
Analogy
Imagine you're playing a video game with different levels. After playing for some time, you start remembering where certain items are located or how to navigate through specific areas - that's your brain creating a cognitive map!
Related terms
Spatial Navigation: The ability to navigate around an environment using memory and recognition.
Schema Theory: This refers to cognitive frameworks or concepts that help individuals organize and interpret information.
Episodic Memory: This term refers to our ability to recall specific events from our lives.
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