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mental model
mental model A mental model is a person’s internal understanding of how something works, which they use to interpret it and make judgments about it.
A mental model is a person’s internal understanding of how something works, which they use to interpret it and make judgments about it. In this context, a better mental model means a more developed understanding of a technology, which can relate to familiarity, experience, and trust.