Cognitive Scaffold

Preparing your thinking workspace

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MENTAL MODEL · M12524

Hearsay

Hearsay
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

Information heard on the street and immediately spread along the way. Refers to knowledge that has not been verified or digested.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

psychology

Reduce cognitive load

Information noise/rumor filter. In decision-making, it is strictly forbidden to cite "hearsay" data. Must trace back to first-hand sources.

anchor

Anchor fast decisions

Information heard on the street is passed on, referring to unverified second-hand information being credulously spread.

MINIMUM ACTION

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Source support: Explicit

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