Why do schemas differ from culture to culture?

a. Cultures differ in terms of what is important and relevant to the people who live there.
b. In some cultures, a good memory is more important than in other cultures.
c. Life is simpler in nonindustrialized cultures, making schemas less important.
d. Survival is more difficult in nomadic cultures, making schemas more important.


Answer: A

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