MIT research finds that mental maps of locations are activated in the brain even without physical movement.
New MIT research reveals that our brains create and activate mental maps when thinking about a location, even in the absence of physical movement or sensory input. This cognitive process, involving hippocampus and entorhinal cortex, enables us to navigate through familiar routes and recall past locations. The findings indicate that the brain uses the same cognitive representations whether navigating physically or mentally.
June 12, 2024
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