According to the Introductory Discussion of Cognitive Maps

question 19

Multiple Choice

According to the introductory discussion of cognitive maps,

• A) the term cognitive map refers to the map constructed by neuroscientists, in which each location of the cortex is paired with a related cognitive task.
• B) whereas the term cognitive map refers to our mental representation of an imaginary region, the term spatial cognition applies to our mental representation of an actual geographic area.
• C) compared to the research on the nature of mental images, the research on cognitive maps is more likely to emphasize geographical representations.
• D) so far, cognitive maps have been examined almost exclusively by psychologists, rather than researchers from other disciplines.

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