Visuospatial
Visuospatial refers to the cognitive processes that enable a person to perceive, interpret, and interact with visual information about the space around them. It encompasses the ability to judge object locations, directions, distances, and the relationships among objects in three dimensions. The term is used to describe a set of interrelated skills that support perception, construction, memory, and mental manipulation of spatial information.
Core components commonly discussed in psychology and neuroscience include visuospatial perception (processing the location and orientation
Neuroanatomy studies point to a supporting role for the dorsal visual stream, linking occipital to parietal
Assessment of visuospatial abilities is common in neuropsychology and may include tasks such as block design,
Applications include educational support, cognitive rehabilitation, and performance assessment in fields requiring spatial reasoning and navigation.