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MENTAL MODEL · M12222

Burden of Proof

Burden of Proof
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

The party making a claim has the responsibility to provide evidence to support it—unproven claims can be rejected.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

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Reduce cognitive load

Reject claims without evidence. In discussions, there is no need to refute claims without evidence—ask the other party to provide proof first.

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Anchor fast decisions

The claimant has the obligation to provide evidence; claims without evidence can be temporarily set aside or rejected in rational discussion, and the burden of proof does not fall on the rebutting party.

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