Seems like a distinction without a difference. ok, so you've created a model X for the emotional/mental state of the user. This article is heavy on the psycho

Seems like a distinction without a difference. ok, so you've created a model X for the emotional/mental state of the user. This article is heavy on the psychology, and very light on any actual design advice. Tell me how this actually influences the design in contrast to what one would design if what you are arguing against was true.