Deserts and Tundra Have About the Same Rainfall,yet the Tundra

question 7

Short Answer

Deserts and tundra have about the same rainfall,yet the tundra is not "dry." Why?

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Definitions:

Schema

A mental structure, stored in memory, that is based on prior knowledge.

Dual Process

A theory describing two distinct systems in the brain that process information: one that is automatic and rapid, and another that is deliberate and slow.

Information Processing

The series of actions or steps taken by the brain to receive, interpret, store, and retrieve information.

Motivated Social Cognitive

Describes a theory focusing on how motivation affects social behavior and cognitive processes.