Which of the Following Is NOT a Reason Why Schemas

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason why schemas often lead us to reach biased decisions?

• A) Schemas are unrelated to our memories of events.
• B) Schemas contribute to confirmation bias.
• C) Schemas can cause us to gather and seek information in a biased manner.
• D) Schemas can prompt us to interpret information in a schema-consistent way.

---

Definitions:

Psychiatric Disorders

Mental health conditions characterized by changes in emotion, thought, or behavior, associated with distress or impaired functioning.

Egas Moniz

A Portuguese neurologist best known for pioneering the development of cerebral angiography and the controversial prefrontal leucotomy.

Anxiety Disorder

A disorder that includes a number of conditions in which unhelpful anxiety has a negative effect on daily life.

Phobias

Intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations, which can trigger severe anxiety and avoidance behavior disproportionate to the actual threat posed.