Part 1, Project 3, exercise 1:2 – Mental mapping

I think this refers to what was originally about subjective physical mapping, mental representations of a geographical area. [cf this definition from the APA dictionary of psychology mental map – APA Dictionary of Psychology]. Psychologically, this might include mapping one’s perceived space in a given environment to understand something about how visible a person felt, or how much they felt they owned it. Latterly, it’s been much more about abstract conceptual material, ways of plotting ideas in non-hierarchical space. Tony Buzan, graduate psychologist and one of Mensa’s golden boys, was the originator and key proponent of this version. I met … Continue reading Part 1, Project 3, exercise 1:2 – Mental mapping