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MENTAL MODEL · M8918

Tread on Thin Ice

Tread on Thin Ice
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-28

CORE DEFINITION

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SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

psychology

Reduce cognitive load

English translation pending.

anchor

Anchor fast decisions

Derived from the Book of Songs: "Trembling with fear, as if approaching a deep abyss, as if treading on thin ice," it signifies extreme caution and vigilance in handling affairs. The mechanism is to prevent problems before they occur with high alertness, but it requires balancing so as not to become overly timid.

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