CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

COGNITION AND EMOTIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following are considered strengths of Schema Theory? (Choose all that applies)
A
There has been a great deal of supporting research in the area.
B
Schema theory has contributed to an understanding of memory distortions and stereotyping
C
The theory is useful for understanding efficiency of human memory
D
The theory is falsifiable
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In conclusion, strengths of schema theory: Provides an explanation for how knowledge is stored in the mind something that is unobservable and remains unknown in psychology. There is much research that supports schema theory.

Detailed explanation-2: -Schema theory can be classified into three types: linguistic schema, content schema, and formal schema. Linguistic schema refers to a student’s previous knowledge about phonics, grammar, and vocabulary.

Detailed explanation-3: -It has been said that the fundamental principle of schema theory assumes that written text does not carry meaning by itself and that it can only provide direction for learners as to how they should retrieve or construct meaning from their own previously acquired knowledge.

Detailed explanation-4: -Definition: Schema theory is a branch of cognitive science concerned with how the brain structures knowledge. A schema is an organized unit of knowledge for a subject or event. It is based on past experience and is accessed to guide current understanding or action.

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