Schema theory in behaviour and cognition
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What is a schema?
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A mental framework built from experience.
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How do schemas help?
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They let us understand and predict quickly.
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How do schemas cause errors?
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They fill gaps with what usually happens.
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One limit of schema theory?
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Schemas cannot be observed directly.
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