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Name patterns with concrete, domain-specific labels…

Name patterns with concrete, domain-specific labels that fire as recognition signals in real-time rather than abstract clinical terminology.

Why This Is a Principle

Grounds in Linguistic Structuring of Thought (language structures thought), Externalization Exposes Hidden Structure (externalization exposes gaps), and Verbal labeling of internal states activates prefrontal… (verbal labeling activates regulatory circuitry). The principle prescribes a specific naming strategy: concrete enough to recognize in the moment, not abstract clinical terms. This is actionable guidance on how to name effectively.