The effect of turn-by-turn navigation on spatial memory in large-scale environments and ways to improve it
With the rapid development of science and technology,human behavior has become increasingly automated,and turn-by-turn navigation allows people to reach their destinations quickly by following the correct routes.However,such an efficient way of finding one's way can lead to a weakening of spatial memory.Numerous studies have shown that turn-by-turn navigation is detrimental to the acquisition of spatial knowledge,and researchers have begun to improve turn-by-turn navigation or design new navigation systems.Based on this,we propose a model of the effect of turn-by-turn navigation aids on spatial memory and make relevant suggestions for improving turn-by-turn navigation.Future research should improve the measurement of spatial knowledge in large-scale environments,investigate the neural mechanisms by which turn-by-turn navigation aids impair spatial memory,focus on the influence of individual factors to construct a more comprehensive explanatory mechanism,and develop new navigation systems that combine wayfinding efficiency and spatial knowledge acquisition.