Cognitive Scaffold

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MENTAL MODEL · M11270

Close Combat

Close Combat
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

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SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

psychology

Reduce cognitive load

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anchor

Anchor fast decisions

When the market enters a stock or red ocean phase, long-range advantages (brand, advertising, etc., the 'arrows') marginally fail, and competition degenerates into hand-to-hand combat, where victory is determined by marginal capabilities such as ground promotion, channels, price, and service.

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