Cognitive mapping is a mental process that helps individuals visualize and organize information about their environment. It involves creating mental representations of spatial relationships, allowing people to navigate and understand their surroundings. This technique is often used in psychology and geography to study how people perceive and remember places. In cognitive mapping, individuals may use various strategies, such as visual imagery or spatial reasoning, to form these mental maps. These maps can be influenced by personal experiences, cultural background, and even technology, such as GPS systems, which can alter how we perceive and interact with our environment.