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Spatial Cognition

The ability to understand and manipulate spatial relationships among objects in the environment.

Egocentric Frame of Reference

A viewer-dependent perspective that is based on the individual's own location, e.g., 'Totoro is in front of Catbus.'

Allocentric Frame of Reference

A viewer-independent perspective that describes the spatial relationships of objects relative to one another, e.g., 'Totoro is north-east of Catbus.'

Metric Representation

Spatial representation where objects are located with reference to distance and direction from other objects.

Categorical Representation

Spatial representation where objects are located within a broader context without specific coordinates, e.g., 'Totoro is in the field.'

Dead Reckoning

A technique used by infants involving basic navigation based on changes in position, such as translation and rotation.

Allocation Coding

The ability to code spatial information based on external landmarks or cues.

Preferential Looking Paradigm

An experimental method used to understand infants' perceptions by measuring their looking preferences between different stimuli.

Spatial Reorientation

The ability of toddlers to find objects after being disoriented in space.

Mapping

The understanding of the relationship between objects in a model or map and their locations in the real world.

Hippocampal Development

The growth and maturation of the hippocampus, which plays a crucial role in spatial memory and navigation.

Spatial Cognition Decline

The decrease in the ability to navigate and recognize spatial relationships in aging populations.

Categorical Coding

The organization of spatial information into categories, allowing for better understanding of object locations.

Developing Milestones

The specific stages in development where children demonstrate enhanced abilities in spatial cognition.