If Larry is taught new information about an elephant, which is a large animal, he will benefit from using ___________ about other large animals to store that new information so he can retrieve that information when he needs it.

A long-term memories
B schemas
C short-term memories
D sensory memories


Answer: B schemas

Psychology

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