Cognitive Mapping in Blind People: Acquisition of Spatial Relationships in a Large-Scale Environment.

Herman, James E.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ283994

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1983-Apr

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Cognitive Mapping in Blind People: Acquisition of Spatial Relationships in a Large-Scale Environment.

Herman, James E.; And Others

Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, v77 n4 p161-66 Apr 1983

The spatial ability of 12 blind young adults was compared with that of 11 sighted and 11 blindfolded sighted students. Results indicated that past visual experience helps individuals to acquire spatial information from large scale environments. (Author/CL)

Descriptors: Blindness, Spatial Ability, Visually Handicapped Mobility, Young Adults

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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