According to this type of theory, seeing a hammer might also partially activate memories for related items, such as nails, screwdrivers, and wrenches.

-schemas
-spreading activation models
-filter theory
-selective attention models


-spreading activation models

Psychology

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Which viewpoint states heredity, maturational processes, and evolution are causes of developmental change?

A. nurture B. nature C. continuities D. discontinuities

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Which is the best example of an in-group-out-group gender schema?

A. Black children are more athletic than white children. B. Boys who play with dolls don't like girls. C. Boys can fight, but girls should play nice. D. If you are a girl, you will grow up to be a woman.

Psychology