Which term denotes a mental map of the layout of a physical space, such as a maze?

• A. Modeling
• B. Insight Learning
• C. Biofeedback
• D. Cognitive Map

Answer: (D)

A mental representation of how space is laid out allows you to navigate a maze without following a fixed sequence of moves. This internal map of the environment is called a cognitive map. The idea comes from observations that animals—like rats in mazes—can learn the overall layout and even take shortcuts, suggesting they create an internal blueprint of the space rather than just learning simple stimulus-response steps. Other terms describe different ideas: modeling refers to creating external representations or simulations, insight learning is about a sudden understanding of a solution, and biofeedback involves monitoring physiological signals. The accurate term for this mental spatial representation is cognitive map.