A schema is

A. an organized body of information stored in memory that biases the way new information is interpreted, stored, and recalled.
B. an obstacle to learning that prevents the retrieval of newer information due to the interference of old information.
C. a memory that is centered on a specific, important, or surprising event.
D. a grouping of stimuli that is stored as a unit in short-term memory.


Answer: A

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