allocentric processing

Allocentric processing refers to understanding spatial relationships based on an external, objective frame of reference, like a map or environment, independent of your current position or viewpoint. It allows you to recognize where objects are relative to each other, regardless of where you are facing or moving. For example, knowing that the coffee shop is north of the library, regardless of your location or direction. This type of processing helps in navigation and forming a mental map of the environment, making it possible to plan routes or remember locations beyond your immediate perspective.