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Describe what a schema is in psychology.

A schema is a cognitive framework or concept that helps organize and interpret information, describing patterns of thinking and behavior that people use to interpret the world.

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"Describe what a schema is in psychology."	"A schema is a cognitive framework or concept that helps organize and interpret information, describing patterns of thinking and behavior that people use to interpret the world."
"What are schemas in relation to long-term memory?"	"Schemas are mental models found in long-term memory that the brain uses to organize information about the world, built from memories of unique experiences."
"Define how schemas can impact our perception of the world."	"Schemas can cause us to exclude pertinent information and focus only on things that confirm our pre-existing beliefs, contributing to stereotypes and making it difficult to retain new information."
"Do schemas affect the retention of new information?"	"Yes, schemas can make it difficult to retain new information that does not conform to our established ideas about the world."
"Describe what person schemas focus on."	"Person schemas are focused on specific individuals, including information about their appearance, behaviors, personality, and preferences."
"Describe social schemas."	"General knowledge about how people behave in certain social situations."
"Define self-schemas."	"Focused on knowledge about oneself, including current self and ideas about idealized or future self."
"What are event schemas focused on?"	"Patterns of behavior to be followed for specific events, acting like a script for how to act, what to do, and what to say."
"What are assimilation and accommodation in relation to schemas?"	"Processes through which schemas are adjusted or changed."
"How do schemas influence what we pay attention to?"	"People are more likely to pay attention to things that fit in with their current schemas."
"How do schemas affect learning speed?"	"People learn information more readily when it fits in with existing schemas, impacting how quickly they learn."
"What is the purpose of schemas in simplifying the world?"	"Schemas help make it easier for people to learn about the world by simplifying information processing."
"Describe the role of schemas in processing new information."	"Schemas help in quickly classifying and categorizing new information by comparing it to existing mental frameworks."
"Do schemas influence how we interpret incoming information?"	"Yes, schemas can change how we interpret new information, sometimes leading to distortion or alteration to fit with existing mental frameworks."
"Define schemas in the context of cognitive psychology."	"Schemas are mental frameworks or structures that help in organizing and interpreting information."
"How do schemas impact the assimilation of new information?"	"Schemas enable people to assimilate new information quickly and automatically, even in rapidly changing conditions."
"Describe the difficulty in changing schemas."	"Changing schemas can be remarkably difficult, as people often cling to existing mental frameworks despite contradictory information."
"How can schemas influence gender expectations and stereotypes?"	"Schemas can shape gender expectations and stereotypes by defining what is considered masculine and feminine, influencing how we expect men and women to behave."
"Define schema as a core belief."	"A schema can be understood as a core belief that guides how we interpret and process information."
"What is the negative cognitive triad in CBT related to?"	"The negative cognitive triad in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is also a form of schema, influencing how individuals perceive themselves, the world, and the future."

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