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MENTAL MODEL · M11181

Interdependence

Interdependence
SystemsHigh supportSystems Theory
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

Interdependence: each party needs the other. Dependence: existence and development rely on each other.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

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Reduce cognitive load

A relational view that transcends independence, recognizing the deep connections between things, where changes in one party inevitably affect others.

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Anchor fast decisions

The existence and outcomes of two or more parties are mutually constrained and conditioned; no single party can thrive alone.

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