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Unit 4 – Learning
Topic 4.4
How do schemas contribute to efficient information processing according to cognitive psychology?
Schemas provide framework for organizing and interpreting incoming information faster.
They determine the level of attention needed for processing different stimuli.
They help in distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant data within seconds.
They aid in retaining more information by enhancing storage capacity of brain.
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