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.


Ans: c

Psychology

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