The role of schemas

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> Schemas are a form of internal mental processes
> They are mental representations
> Created through unique knowledge and experience
> Held in our LTM and can include beliefs such as stereotypes
> Schemas can change through life and become more detailed through experience
Why are schemas beneficial?
> Help us predict what happens in the future
> Help us make quick decisions
> A useful mental shortcut that prevents us from being overwhelmed by information from the environment
Why schemas may not be beneficial?
> May cause biased recall as we may recall what we expect to see according to our schema, rather then what we have actually witnessed.
> Negative schemas make an individual vulnerable to depression

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