Sudha has been driving to school using the same route for two years. Although she has never had time to stop at the Coffee Corner on her way to school, she knows where it is and how to direct a friend there. This is an example of which of the following concepts?

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Sudha has been driving to school using the same route for two years. Although she has never had time to stop at the Coffee Corner on her way to school, she knows where it is and how to direct a friend there. This is an example of which of the following concepts?

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This scenario describes Sudha's ability to create a cognitive map, or a mental representation of the layout and directions of a particular area. Even though she has not physically stopped at the Coffee Corner, she has a mental map that allows her to direct someone else there. Positive reinforcement, expectations, and imitative learning are not necessarily applicable in this scenario.

Sudha Has Been Driving to School Using the Same Route