👉 Spatial reasoning (SR) research explores how individuals perceive, understand, and manipulate spatial information, which is crucial for tasks such as navigation, problem-solving, and engineering. This field investigates the cognitive processes involved in visualizing objects in space, mentally rotating them, and understanding spatial relationships. Researchers use various methods, including behavioral experiments, neuroimaging, and computational modeling, to uncover the mechanisms underlying SR. By identifying the strengths and weaknesses of different populations—such as children, older adults, or individuals with neurological conditions—SR research aims to develop strategies for enhancing spatial skills and addressing deficits in areas like education, occupational therapy, and human-computer interaction.
