ISSN 1671-3710
CN 11-4766/R
主办:中国科学院心理研究所
出版:科学出版社

Advances in Psychological Science ›› 2008, Vol. 16 ›› Issue (6): 933-940.

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Shared Mental Model: An Approach to Distribution, Hierarchy and Accuracy

XU Han-Yi;MA Jian-Hong   

  1. Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310028, China
  • Received:2008-01-31 Revised:1900-01-01 Online:2008-11-15 Published:2008-11-15
  • Contact: MA Jian-Hong

Abstract: Since the concept of Shared Mental Model was defined, researchers have deemed it an antecedent of team performance. Yet, there remain several issues to be delineated. Shared mental models include various contents that are in various representations, which could be analyzed in terms of heterogeneity/homogeneity and interdependency/independency. Shared Mental Models are hierarchical, including concrete knowledge and abstract categories, as well as attitudes and beliefs directing at them. The only expert-mental model doesn’t exist in logical means. The development and evolution of shared mental models should be of more meanings than approaching to expert-mental models. Finally, “share” is more than an output of team process; it should gain more attention on its role as a team processor

Key words: Shared Mental Model, distribution, accuracy

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