Which of the Following Statements Characterizes the Schema Theory of Memory

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements characterizes the schema theory of memory?

• A)People store and retrieve bits of data much as a computer.
• B)We reconstruct the past with distortions due to existing information.
• C)Memories are like talking photographs.
• D)Memory encoding is accurate.Retrieval can be false.

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Definitions:

Accommodation

The process of adjusting cognitive schemas to incorporate new information, a concept critical in developmental psychology, or the provision of housing or lodging.

Lens Changes Shape

The process by which the eye's lens adjusts its curvature to focus light on the retina, enabling clear vision at various distances.

Receptor Cells

Specialized cells that respond to specific chemical or physical stimuli and convey signals to the nervous system.

Light Energy

A form of electromagnetic radiation visible to the human eye, responsible for the sense of sight and driving photosynthesis in plants.