Cognition

Research Focus

Spatial Cognition + Navigation 

Is about understanding how people process information in order to navigate their surroundings. Researchers in this area focus on recognition of objects and scenes, navigation, geographical reasoning, and the development of way finding skills.

Memory + Language

Seeks to understand how people remember life events and places. Language, as used in literary discourse and colloquially, is examined in relation to memory and learning.

Spatial Decision - Support Systems

This area of applied cognition develops tools and systems which will aid in search and rescue operations and assist travellers in new environments.

Concepts + Categorization

Concepts embody much of what we know about the world and allow us to understand and respond to situations and objects. Research on concepts and categorization examines how concepts are learned, represented, and used.

Associated Psychology Research Labs

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