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Who is credited with proposing the concept of schema in 1932?
Who is credited with proposing the concept of schema in 1932?
- Linguist
- Nunan
- Jean Piaget
- Frederic Bartlett (correct)
What is the primary function of a linguistic schema?
What is the primary function of a linguistic schema?
- Organizing information based on pre-existing knowledge
- Analyzing and judging the content of the text
- Making predictions based on the facts provided in the texts
- Understanding how language works, including grammar and words (correct)
What type of comprehension involves making predictions based on the facts provided in the texts?
What type of comprehension involves making predictions based on the facts provided in the texts?
- Evaluative comprehension
- Inferential comprehension (correct)
- Literal comprehension
- Applied comprehension
What is the primary function of a content schema?
What is the primary function of a content schema?
Who popularized the concept of schema in 1952?
Who popularized the concept of schema in 1952?
What type of comprehension involves analyzing and judging the content of the text?
What type of comprehension involves analyzing and judging the content of the text?
Study Notes
Schema Overview
- Concept defined as a cluster of knowledge or memory stored in the mind.
- Proposed by psychologist Frederic Bartlett in 1932.
- Popularized by Jean Piaget in 1952 and further explored by Nunan in 1993.
Schema Theory
- Cognitive framework explaining information organization and interpretation based on pre-existing knowledge.
Types of Schemas
- Content Schema: Refers to background knowledge about a specific topic.
- Linguistic Schema: Encompasses understanding language structure, including grammar and vocabulary.
- Formal Schema: Involves comprehension of how information is typically organized, such as narratives or visual maps.
Levels of Comprehension
- Literal Comprehension: Understanding information directly stated in the text.
- Inferential Comprehension: Ability to make predictions and draw conclusions based on textual facts.
- Evaluative Comprehension: Involves making judgments based on analysis of the text.
- Applied Comprehension: Ability to connect concepts and principles from the text to real-life scenarios.
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Description
Test your knowledge of schema theory, a cognitive framework that explains how individuals organize and interpret information based on their pre-existing knowledge. Learn about the concept of schema, content schema, and its applications in psychology and language processing.
