Schema Theory in Psychology

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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?

  • 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?

  • Evaluative comprehension
  • Inferential comprehension (correct)
  • Literal comprehension
  • Applied comprehension

What is the primary function of a content schema?

<p>Organizing information based on pre-existing knowledge (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who popularized the concept of schema in 1952?

<p>Jean Piaget (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of comprehension involves analyzing and judging the content of the text?

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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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