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Surprise-as-model-gap pattern: the structural tendency for
Surprise-as-model-gap pattern: the structural tendency for surprise to indicate a discrepancy between one's mental model and reality, making surprise a reliable signal for where learning and model updating are most needed
Why This Is a Pattern
Exemplifies Cognitive Dissonance Drives Information Avoidance (calibration). Recurs across science, business, relationships — surprise always signals model inadequacy.