Why it matters
Challenged simple stimulus-response learning by showing flexible navigation.
Core term · Edward C. Tolman
Cognitive Map
An internal representation of spatial or relational structure used to guide behavior.
Areas of life
Learningplanningtherapynavigation
How to handle it
Build clear mental maps before expecting effective action.
Who shaped this idea
The thinker behind it
From concept to practice
Turn Cognitive Map into a question you can answer.
Psipas asks you one small, honest question at a time — and builds the picture from your answers.