Practice mode Psychology

What is the term for the mental framework in which a person links concepts and attributes to objects and events, then uses it to categorise and interpret new stimuli?

Correct answer A. Schema

Explanation

A schema is an organised cluster of knowledge about a concept or event. New information is compared with existing schemas so it can be recognised, classified and understood quickly.

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