Mental models are deeply ingrained assumptions, generalizations, or even pictures or images that influence how we understand the world and how we take action (Peter Senge pg 8 The Fifth Discipline)
Other Definitions
Mental Models – Mental models are deeply ingrained assumptions, generalizations, or even pictures or images that influence how individuals understand the world and take action. (Koninklijk Instituut voor de Tropen Glossary)
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