Mental models cause us to:
A) Perceive events as though people are acting on a theatrical stage
B) Select and organise stimuli in ways that are consistent with our broad world views
C) Believe the behaviour of others is caused more by their ability or motivation than the situation
D) Perceive ourselves as members of several groups that are different from people in other groups

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Mental models are cognitive frameworks that help individuals interpret and understand the world around them. They are built up through experiences and shape how individuals perceive and interpret information. Option B is correct as it describes how mental models help us to organize and select stimuli based on our broader worldviews. Option A is incorrect as it refers to a specific type of mental model called the stage model of human behavior. Option C is incorrect as it describes an attributional bias that individuals may have, which is not necessarily related to mental models. Option D is also incorrect as it describes the concept of social identity, which is related to group membership and not necessarily mental models.

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