Lane, David C. (1999) Friendly amendment: a commentary on Doyle and Ford's proposed re-definition of 'mental model'. System Dynamics Review, 15 (2). pp. 185-194. ISSN 0883-7066
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Some amendments are proposed to a recent redefinition of the mental model concept in system dynamics. First, externalised, or articulated mental models should not be called cognitive maps; this term has a well established, alternative meaning. Second, there can be mental models of entities not yet existing beyond an individual's mind; the modelling of planned or desired systems is possible and recommended. Third, saying that mental models maintain social systems connects with some exciting research opportunities for system dynamics; however, it is probably an accidental distraction from the intended meaning of the redefinition. These minor criticisms apart, the new definition of mental model of a dynamic system is welcomed as a useful contribution to both research and practice.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Official URL: | http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/11215/h... |
| Additional Information: | © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd |
| Divisions: | LSE |
| Subjects: | Q Science > Q Science (General) |
| Date Deposited: | 15 Aug 2008 10:04 |
| Last Modified: | 11 Dec 2024 22:09 |
| URI: | http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/20834 |
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