A cognitive map is:
A) an analogy for neural representations of learning
B) a spatial representation of the environment
C) an analogue of the neural net
D) a decision tree type of process of economic learning

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A cognitive map refers to a mental representation of the spatial layout of one's environment. It is the ability to not just navigate through the environment, but also to develop an understanding of the relationships between locations and objects within it. While there may be some overlap with neural representations of learning, cognitive maps specifically refer to spatial awareness. Analogy of neural nets and decision tree processes may be related to cognitive processes to some extent but they do not represent the same thing as cognitive maps.

A Cognitive Map Is