Schema (psychology)
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A schema is a cognitively-stored, efficient, pre-set way of interpreting information and experiences. However, because schemas tend to be used automatically (unconsciously), they can also lead to perceptual and cognitive errors. Schemas are also learnt, via upringing and enculturation.
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