Schema Theory in Psychology

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Who is credited with proposing the concept of schema in 1932?

Frederic Bartlett

What is the primary function of a linguistic schema?

Understanding how language works, including grammar and words

What type of comprehension involves making predictions based on the facts provided in the texts?

Inferential comprehension

What is the primary function of a content schema?

Organizing information based on pre-existing knowledge

Who popularized the concept of schema in 1952?

Jean Piaget

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

Evaluative comprehension

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.

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