Central Coordination and Integration of Diverse Information to Form a Single Map

Published in Collective Spatial Cognition: A Research Agenda (Routledge), 2024

Recommended citation: Chrastil, E. R., & Cheng, Y. (2024). Central Coordination and Integration of Diverse Information to Form a Single Map. In K. Curtin & D. R. Montello (Eds.), Collective Spatial Cognition: A Research Agenda (Chapter 7). Routledge.

This book chapter addresses how individuals in a group can coordinate diverse spatial information to form a single, shared cognitive map. It discusses the theoretical underpinnings of collective spatial cognition, focusing on information integration, leadership and coordination roles, and how groups resolve conflicting spatial knowledge.