In Piaget's theory, a schema is
A. an understanding of memory, how it works, and how to use it effectively.
B. a memory strategy for increasing the number of associations that ties individual pieces of information together.
C. a cognitive framework that allows us to place concepts, objects, and experiences into categories or groups.
D. a way to coordinate attention and memory and control behavioral responses in order to attain a goal.
Answer: C
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