A __________ is an organized cluster of memories that constitutes one's knowledge about events, objects, and ideas
A) chunk
B) mnemonic
C) primer
D) schema
Answer: D
Rationale: This is the definition of a schema. Whenever we encounter familiar events or objects, these schemas become active, and they allow us to know what to expect, what to pay attention to, and what to remember.
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