What Is a Hominin

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Short Answer

What is a hominin?

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Definitions:

Schemas

Cognitive frameworks that help individuals organize and interpret information in the world around them.

Memory

The cognitive process by which information is encoded, stored, and retrieved when needed.

Schema-Consistent Behaviors

Actions that align with the set of preconceived ideas and expectations someone holds about a person or situation.

Schema-Inconsistent Behaviors

Actions or behaviors that do not align with the existing schemas or frameworks one has about people, objects or events.