the ways in which people process information about the environment, perceive spatial structures, organize their experiences in the environment, and make decisions about how to interact with the natural and urban environment. Environmental psychology studies the relationship between people and the environment, as well as the influence of urban design, natural spaces, noise, and lighting on perception and behavior. Cognitive styles are mental patterns that determine how a person perceives space, plans his movements, and responds to various stimuli of the environment.
The main ideas of cognitive approaches in environmental psychology are:
1) People process spatial, architectural, and natural information differently, and this affects their sense of security, comfort, and belonging.
2) Cognitive styles determine a person’s ability to adapt to the environment, explore and use it effectively.