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cusp catastrophe model
cusp catastrophe model A cusp catastrophe model is a way of describing change that allows outcomes to shift suddenly and non-linearly between two states rather than changing gradually.
A cusp catastrophe model is a way of describing change that allows outcomes to shift suddenly and non-linearly between two states rather than changing gradually. In this context, it is used to examine how one factor can determine when a sharp jump in distress occurs, while another influences which distress state is more likely.