One of the most important findings in schizophrenia is an abnormal structure of the hippocampus. Post-mortem examinations and imaging studies suggest a volume reduction and abnormal shape of the hippocampus. It has been demonstrated that spatial navigation tasks that involving the construction of a cognitive map are requiring of the hippocampus.
Models related to visuospatial abilities suggest two visual space views; allocentric reference and egocentric reference. While egocentrism refers to the ability to