Schema Theory Assumes All of the Following, EXCEPT

question 28

Multiple Choice

Schema theory assumes all of the following, EXCEPT:

• A) Most people feel comfortable when their attitudes, beliefs, and values fit together.
• B) We are naïve scientists.
• C) We seek explanations for our own and other people's behaviors.
• D) We tend to surround ourselves with others who challenge what we think and how we think.
• E) We organize information as efficiently as possible to make everyday life more manageable.

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Definitions:

Cerebrum

The largest part of the brain, responsible for voluntary muscular activity, vision, speech, taste, hearing, thought, and memory.

Biologically Determined

Refers to traits, behaviors, or conditions that are influenced by genetic, anatomical, or physiological factors rather than environmental ones.

Instincts

Inborn behavioral patterns that are biologically determined rather than learned, guiding responses to environmental stimuli.

Vasoconstriction

The narrowing of blood vessels, which decreases blood flow and increases blood pressure, often as a response to cold temperatures or stress.