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arivle123

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According to the discussion of schemas and memory,
 
  a. we form schemas based on our previous experiences with someone or something.
  b. once an event has occurred, we can no longer recall any specific information about the event.
  c. schemas only operate prior to the occurrence of an event.
  d. current researchers do not consider schemas to be a useful term in cognitive psychology.

Question 2

According to the textbook's description of a schema,
 
  a. a schema for an event is usually much more positive than the event really was.
  b. our schema for an event tends to be highly accurate.
  c. a schema is like a flashbulb memory, because it contains so many details.
  d. our schemas tend to guide our recall.



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: a

Answer to Question 2

Ans: d



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