A mental model is an explanation of someone’s thought process about how something works in the real world. It is a representation of the surrounding world, the relationships between its various parts and a person’s intuitive perception about their own acts and their consequences. Mental models can help shape behaviour and set an approach to solving problems (similar to a personal algorithm) and doing tasks.

(“Mental Model” 2022)

Bibliography

“Mental Model.” 2022. Wikipedia, March. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mental_model&oldid=1079280662.