Animal Spatial Cognition: Behavioural and Brain Approach (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789810228187)

The "Cognitive Map" (Tolman, 1948) is a key notion in spatial processing studies. It refers to high level spatial representations. Although widely used, this term remains ambiguous. The aim of this book is two-fold: (1) to examine the most noteworthy studies (in laboratory settings) which have contributed during the last five decades to a better understanding of animal spatial representations; (2) to provide some hints for future research.Spatial tests designed by psychologists are useful tools for understanding the brain substrates of spatial memory. Conversely, brain treatments allow us to analyse the complex psychological mechanisms underlying spatial orientation. Within this interdisciplinary context, it is extremely important to take stock of a notion used (and sometimes misused) in cognitive neurosciences.

Author: Catherine Thinus-Blanc
ISBN-10: 981022818X
ISBN-13: 9789810228187
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Language: English
Published: 11/06/1996
Pages: 276
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 8.50h x 6.10w x 0.90d