The mental image of an area, such as a maze or the floor plan of a building, is called ________.
A) a Gestalt
B) insight
C) a Skinner response
D) a cognitive map

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A cognitive map is a mental image or representation of an area or environment, including the spatial relationships between different features. It allows one to navigate through the environment and make predictions about what will be encountered in different locations. The concept of cognitive maps was first introduced by psychologist Edward Tolman in the 1940s based on his experiments with rats navigating mazes.

The Mental Image of an Area, Such as a Maze