Comment by selcuka

> I want to know if aphantasia is associated with any other mental models. For example, driving, map reading, spatial awareness.

Aphantasia is usually associated with spatial memory difficulties [1].

Anecdotal, but I am aphantasic (almost zero visualisation) and also have low spatial awareness (can't navigate without a map or GPS). I have no issues with driving or map reading, though.

In contrast, someone I know can almost perfectly visualise things mentally, but they struggle with reading maps. They can also navigate perfectly without requiring assistance.

[1] https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S002839322...