Which of the Following Is True of Schemas

question 116

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of schemas?

• A) A schema occurs when a person holds two contradictory attitudes or thoughts.
• B) Our schemas are never susceptible to error.
• C) Schemas are absolutely accurate as our moods affect how we perceive others and we make judgments based on our moods.
• D) Schemas help us predict what others are like on the basis of relatively little information.

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