Psychology GCSE
Cognitive schemas
What Cognitive schemas means in Psychology GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Cognitive schemas
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Prior knowledge that shapes perception and memory, supporting the idea that these are active processes rather than passive recordings.
Topics that use Cognitive schemas
- Topic 8: Perception - 8.2 Studies (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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