Which of the following students is incorrect about schemas?

a. Dwight: “Schemas cause us to make more errors than not and are not helpful.”
b. Oscar: “Schemas are usually helpful for understanding the world.”
c. Angela: “Schemas tell us what is likely to happen next.”
d. Phyllis: “Schemas can bias us towards what typically happens or what we are familiar with.”


Ans: A

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