Environmental Cognition

Environmental cognition refers to how individuals perceive, interpret, and mentally process aspects of their environment, including natural, built, and social surroundings. It involves factors like awareness, understanding, attitudes, and knowledge about ecological issues and spatial layouts. Essentially, it shapes how people navigate, interact with, and make decisions about the environment. This understanding influences behaviors such as conservation efforts, urban planning acceptance, and responses to environmental changes, making it a key concept in environmental psychology and sustainable development.