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Mental models
u Accurate mental models are one of the prerequisites for achieving SA u A mental model can be described as a set of well- defined, highly organized yet dynamic knowledge structures developed over time from experience. u The volume of available data inherent in complex operational environments can overwhelm the capability of novice decision makers to attend, process, and integrate this information efficiently, resulting in information overload and negatively impacting their SA. u In contrast, experienced decision makers assess and interpret the current situation and select an appropriate action based on conceptual patterns stored in their long-term memory as "mental models". u Cues in the environment activate these mental models, which in turn guide their decision making process.
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Sensemaking
u Sensemaking is
viewed more as "a motivated, continuous effort to understand connections (which can be among people, places, and events) in order to anticipate their trajectories
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