Study Guide

Mental Models

A mental model is a conceptualiztion a person has of a particular object or that allows the person to interact with that object.

Example 1

Most people have a mental model, or conceptualization, of a car. This mental model allows a person to operate most cars without much confusion: steering wheels, brake pedals, accelerator pedals, window controls, etc. are generally easy to locate and operate.

Mental Model of the World Wide Web