A simulation of the knowledge structures embedded in an individual's brain is called a(n):
A)value.
B)mental image.
C)cognitive map.
D)component of an attitude.

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A cognitive map is a mental representation or simulation of an individual's knowledge structures, such as their mental models, schemas, and concepts, that is used to understand and navigate their environment. It is a type of internal map or blueprint for how the individual perceives and organizes their experiences and ideas. Values, mental images, and components of attitudes may be included in a person's cognitive map, but they are not the same thing as the cognitive map itself.

A Simulation of the Knowledge Structures Embedded in an Individual's