Spatial Cognition: Memory and Learning - by Albert Mauro (Hardcover)

About the Book

Spatial cognition refers to the ability to perceive, understand, and interact with the spatial aspects of our environment. This cognitive function comprises skills such as spatial orientation, navigation, and the manipulation of objects in space. It involves the processing and interpretation of visual, tactile, and auditory information to form mental representations of spatial relationships. Key components of spatial cognition include spatial memory, which allows individuals to remember locations and spatial relationships, and spatial reasoning, which involves solving problems related to space and form. Research in spatial cognition highlights the involvement of brain regions like the hippocampus and parietal lobes, which play pivotal roles in spatial navigation and spatial awareness. Understanding spatial cognition has broad implications, including advancements in education, artificial intelligence, and neurorehabilitation for individuals with spatial impairments. This book elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to spatial cognition. The various advancements in this field are glanced at and their applications as well as ramifications are looked at in detail in this book. It is an essential guide for both academicians and those who wish to pursue this discipline further.

Book Synopsis

Spatial cognition refers to the ability to perceive, understand, and interact with the spatial aspects of our environment. This cognitive function comprises skills such as spatial orientation, navigation, and the manipulation of objects in space. It involves the processing and interpretation of visual, tactile, and auditory information to form mental representations of spatial relationships. Key components of spatial cognition include spatial memory, which allows individuals to remember locations and spatial relationships, and spatial reasoning, which involves solving problems related to space and form. Research in spatial cognition highlights the involvement of brain regions like the hippocampus and parietal lobes, which play pivotal roles in spatial navigation and spatial awareness. Understanding spatial cognition has broad implications, including advancements in education, artificial intelligence, and neurorehabilitation for individuals with spatial impairments. This book elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to spatial cognition. The various advancements in this field are glanced at and their applications as well as ramifications are looked at in detail in this book. It is an essential guide for both academicians and those who wish to pursue this discipline further.