This study investigated the construction of a spatial model in relation to working memory
(WM) and visuospatial abilities. Participants were trained to use either imagery or verbal
strategies to process route spatial texts. Results obtained on a free recall task, a verification
test and a graphic representation task showed the beneficial effect of using a strategy based
on mental images. When imagery strategies were used, a concurrent articulatory task
produced interference effects on recall performance, and a spatial tapping task also …