Nonverbal concept formation and spatial reasoning are related but distinct cognitive abilities.
Nonverbal concept formation refers to the ability to categorize and group objects or ideas based on their nonverbal characteristics such as color, shape, texture, and spatial relations. This involves the ability to understand and organize information in a nonverbal way without relying on language or verbal communication.
Spatial reasoning, on the other hand, refers to the ability to visualize and manipulate objects in space and to understand their relationships and orientations in three-dimensional (3D) space. This involves the ability to mentally manipulate and transform objects and to navigate through space in the mind.
While both nonverbal concept formation and spatial reasoning rely on visual perception and reasoning, nonverbal concept formation is more focused on understanding and organizing information based on nonverbal cues, whereas spatial reasoning is more focused on mental manipulation and transformation of objects in 3D space.
Overall, both of these cognitive abilities are important for a range of activities, including problem-solving, STEM fields, and general academic achievement.