def flat_prior_model_tuples(self):
        """
        Returns
        -------
        prior_model_tuples: [(String, PriorModel)]
            A list of tuples with the names of prior models and associated prior models. Names are fully qualified by
            all objects in which they are embedded.
        """
        return [("{}".format(prior_model_name), flat_prior_model) for
                prior_model_name, prior_model in
                self.prior_model_tuples for
                flat_prior_model_name, flat_prior_model in
                prior_model.flat_prior_model_tuples]