mental model

ˈmɛntl ˈmɒdl̩

Definition

Definition of mental model - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

cognition

TECH.

internal representation of external reality

TECH.

She used a mental model to understand the complex system.

mental representation

thinking pattern

TECH.

framework for interpreting and predicting real-world processes

TECH.

He used a mental model to solve the problem.

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Expressions with mental

mental block

inability to continue a train of thought

A mental block stopped her mid-sentence.

mental note

deliberate private reminder, kept without writing

I made a mental note to ask the doctor tomorrow.

mental gymnastics

complex thinking or reasoning to understand something

The puzzle required some mental gymnastics to solve.

go mental

exp.

behave in a wild or irrational way

She went mental at the concert.

make a mental note

consciously decide to remember something

He made a mental note of the meeting time.

paint a mental picture

describe something in detail

She painted a mental picture of the bustling market for her audience.

Expressions with model

model minority

stereotype that minority group is more successful

The model minority myth can create unrealistic expectations.

model of patience

someone who shows extreme patience

She is a model of patience, never losing her temper.

model of consistency

someone or something that is always reliable

She is a model of consistency in her work.

model oneself on

use someone as a template for behavior

He models himself on his mentor's leadership style.

computer model

specific design or type of computer system

This computer model is known for its speed and efficiency.

fashion model

person who displays clothes by wearing them or posing for photos

The fashion model walked the runway and posed for a magazine.

fitness model

person who models for fitness brands or magazines

She became a fitness model for a popular sportswear brand.

late model

recently manufactured vehicle or machine

She drives a late model car.

model car

small replica of a car for display

He has a collection of model cars on his shelf.

model house

small-scale house used for display

The model house helped buyers visualize the new development.

Terms with mental model included in their meaning

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internal representation

psychology

mental model of external reality

schema

cognition

mental model aiding understanding and perception

ego ideal

freud theory

mental model of perfect self shaped by parents, guiding goals

Examples of mental model in a sentence

They developed a mental model to predict market trends.
She developed a mental model to understand the ecosystem.
The mental model helped him predict market trends.

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French:modèle mental, ...
German:mentales Modell, Gedankenmodell, ...
Italian:modello mentale, ...
Spanish:modelo mental, ...
Portuguese:modelo mental, ...
Chinese:心理模型, ...
Japanese:メンタルモデル, 心的モデル, ...
Arabic:نَمُوذَج ذِهْنِي, إطار ذهني, ...
Hebrew:מוֹדֶל מֶנְטָלִי, מוֹדֶל חֲשִׁיבָתִי, ...
Russian:ментальная модель, мысленная модель, ...
Ukrainian:ментальна модель, ...
Hindi:मानसिक प्रतिरूप, विचार मॉडल, ...
Bengali:মানসিক মডেল, চিন্তার কাঠামো, ...
Catalan:model mental, esquema mental, ...
Czech:mentální model, ...
Danish:mental model, tankemodel, ...
Dutch:mentaal model, ...
Greek:νοητικό μοντέλο, διανοητικό μοντέλο, ...
Hungarian:mentális modell, ...
Khmer:គំរូផ្លូវចិត្ត, ក្របខណ្ឌគំនិត, ...
Korean:정신 모델, ...
Persian:مدل ذهنی, الگوی ذهنی, ...
Polish:model mentalny, ...
Portuguese (BR):modelo mental, ...
Romanian:model mental, ...
Swedish:mentalt modell, mental modell, ...
Thai:แบบจำลองทางความคิด, กรอบความคิด, ...
Turkish:zihinsel model, mental model, ...
Vietnamese:mô hình tinh thần, mô hình tư duy, ...

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