When a Piece of Information Fits in with a Mental

question 8

Multiple Choice

When a piece of information fits in with a mental category that you already have,you are likely to ________.

• A) store the information in a new schema
• B) store the information in an existing schema
• C) destroy an existing schema
• D) ignore the information

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Definitions:

Broca's Area

A region in the frontal lobe of the dominant hemisphere of the brain with functions linked to speech production.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of neural tissue of the cerebrum of the brain, playing a key role in memory, attention, perception, cognition, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.

Aphasia

A disorder resulting from damage to portions of the brain responsible for language, leading to difficulties in speaking, understanding, reading, or writing.

Facial Features

Facial features include the distinct parts of a person's face, such as eyes, nose, mouth, which can be key to identifying individuals and expressing emotions.