🧠 What is a schema? 🧠 Cognitive Developmental Psychology

What is a schema in cognitive psychology?

• A type of memory storage

• A method of learning new languages

• A mental framework for organizing information

• A physical structure in the brain

According to Piaget, what process involves modifying new information to fit into existing schemas?

• Differentiation

• Accommodation

• Assimilation

• Integration

How does accommodation differ from assimilation in Piaget's theory?

• Accommodation involves changing existing schemas, while assimilation involves fitting new information into existing schemas.

• Accommodation is used only in adulthood, while assimilation is used in childhood.

• Accommodation is a faster process than assimilation.

• Accommodation is less important than assimilation in cognitive development.

In adulthood, schemas are particularly important in which area?

• Physical development

• Social interactions and stereotypes

• Learning new skills

• Language acquisition

What is a potential negative consequence of relying on schemas in social contexts?

• Stereotyping and prejudgment

• Improved memory recall

• Enhanced learning speed

• Increased cognitive load

What is the difference between a prototype and an exemplar in social cognition?

• A prototype is a specific example, while an exemplar is a generalization.

• A prototype is a generalization, while an exemplar is a specific example.

• Both are generalizations of a category.

• Both are specific examples of a category.

Why are prototypes and exemplars used in social cognition?

• To simplify the social world by categorizing people

• To increase the complexity of social interactions

• To eliminate diversity within social groups

• To enhance individual uniqueness