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Schema Theory
Claims that humans actively process information, relate it to existing knowledge and use it.
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Schema
A mental representation and hypothetical construct stored in the long-term memory which is derived from personal experiences.
Helps organize knowledge.
Helps predict.
Helps fill in missing information gaps based on existing schemas.
Simplify an understanding of the world.
Open to being influenced by social and cultural factors.
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Assimilation
Schemas change based on new information that has been obtained.
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Accommodation
Information is constantly added onto existing schemas.
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Scripts
A type of schema that organizes information based on a procedure.
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