We present a scoping review of methods used to elicit individuals' mental models of science
or risk. Developing a shared understanding of the science related to risk is crucial for diverse …

Stakeholders' interactions with environmental resources are influenced by their mental
models of the socio-ecological system of the environmental resource. Individual differences …

Stakeholder mental model elicitation can produce valuable insights into perceptions of
complex systems such as ecosystems, economies, or the climate. These mental models can …

The protein transition is one of today's major societal challenges to mitigate climate change.
To support lasting consumer engagement, it has been suggested to look into consumers' …

Objective To describe the mental models people hold about the COVID-19 pandemic, with a
focus on how they understand the factors that drive the spread of COVID-19 and what kind of …

Instructional strategies employing complex problem-solving examine how learners
represent the problem space and argue for decisions. Unlike problems with few solutions …

Sustainability transitions inherently involve system change, which needs to be initiated and
accepted by a wide variety of actors. How actors perceive the system or transition of interest …

Metacognition, the ability to monitor and evaluate our own cognitive processes, confers
advantages to individuals and their own judgment. A more recent hypothesis, however …

With the development of large language model technologies, the capability of social robots
to interact emotionally with users has been steadily increasing. However, the existing …

How actors perceive the transition pathways towards sustainable energy production and use
is likely to influence their support in their everyday behaviour and political engagement …