Question

What might cause someones mental map of a place to change

Answer 1

They may think, for example, China is by South America then they see it on a map and see that it actually is not where they thought it was and now their mental map has changed

Answer 2

Developmental Topographical Disorientation (DTD) Explanation:

mental map is a first-person perspective of an area that an individual possesses. This type of subconscious map shows a person what a geographical location looks like and how to interact with it.

However, Developmental Topographical Disorientation (DTD) is an uncommon neurological condition that prevents people from creating mental maps of their surroundings and hinders navigation.