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I am struggling with understanding the mental model. When I read the material it just confuses me and I am really having a hard time understanding it. Can you explain to me what the mental model is? Here is a link to the material I had to read: http://www.tcd.ie/Psychology/other/Ruth_Byrne/mental_models/theory.html

For this module, pay attention to your own decision processes. On at least 5 occasions, identify a different mental model that you use on a regular basis. Discuss how this mental model affects your decision making. For each entry:
1. Describe the mental model.
2. Why do you think you hold this mental model? Where did it come from?
3. Do you think using this mental model enhances your decision making - or detracts from it?

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This is my homework assignment for a class. The part I am struggling with is understanding the mental model. When I read the material it just confuses me and I am really having a hard time understanding it. Can you explain to me what the mental model is, pretty much break it down for me. Here is a link to the material I had to read. Thanks.

http://www.tcd.ie/Psychology/other/Ruth_Byrne/mental_models/theory.html

For this module, pay attention to your own decision processes. On at least 5 occasions, identify a different mental model that you use on a regular basis. Discuss how this mental model affects your decision making. For each entry:
1.Describe the mental model.
2.Why do you think you hold this mental model? Where did it come from?
3.Do you think using this mental model enhances your decision making - or detracts from it?

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Mental models include what a person may think is true not what is actually the truth.

Mental models are similar structurally to what they represent.

Mental models provide a person with the ability to predict the results of their own ...

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