{"id":599,"date":"2021-03-23T08:22:52","date_gmt":"2021-03-23T12:22:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/?p=599"},"modified":"2022-07-25T07:29:31","modified_gmt":"2022-07-25T11:29:31","slug":"cognitive-maps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/creativitymesh.com\/cognitive-maps\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Things You Should Know About Cognitive Maps and Navigating the Map of the Mind"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve gotten lost before\u2014whether it\u2019s in a new city or a local grocery store\u2014then you\u2019ll understand how cognitive maps work.<\/span><\/p>\n

Perhaps you\u2019ve been caught in a maze of unfamiliar buildings and confusing street signs. Maybe you\u2019re driving around in a foreign country while searching for a breakfast place. Or, perhaps you\u2019re just looking for the restroom because you really have to pee.<\/span><\/p>\n

When you need direction, your brain pulls out a special kind of map to show you where to go.<\/span><\/p>\n

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This map is a cognitive map.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cognitive maps are like your mind\u2019s very own navigation system. It helps you absorb information about your surroundings so you won\u2019t keep going in circles.<\/span><\/p>\n

But more than showing you directions, cognitive maps can also sharpen the way you think. In fact, various fields and careers use cognitive maps to enhance creative thinking.<\/span><\/p>\n

And so, if you\u2019re always hungry for innovative ideas and new solutions, this article is what you\u2019re looking for. Here, you\u2019ll understand how your mind learns about your surroundings. Plus, you’ll know how your surroundings shape the way you think.<\/span><\/p>\n

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