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MENTAL MODEL · M9714

Situational Awareness

Situational Awareness
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

Endsley's three-level model: 1. Perception of the state of elements in the environment; 2. Comprehension of their current meaning; 3. Projection of their future state.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

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Reduce cognitive load

Dynamic monitoring checklist. In chaotic environments, constantly ask yourself: What do I see? What does it mean? What will happen next? Missing any link makes you 'environmentally blind'.

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Anchor fast decisions

Refers to the continuous process of perceiving, comprehending, and short-term projecting elements in the environment within a specific time and space (Endsley's three levels: perception-comprehension-projection). The mechanism is the integration of dynamic information in working memory to support timely decision-making.

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