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Disadvantages of Schemata
While schemata improve cognitive efficiency, they have notable disadvantages. They can lead to inaccurate judgments and reinforce stereotypes because the assumptions they generate may not align with reality. For instance, an individual might not possess the traits commonly associated with their role schema, such as a firefighter who is not brave but works the job for practical reasons.
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Types of Schema
Self-Schema
Influence of Schemas
Organization and Construction of Schemata
Schema Activation and Assumption Formation
Function of Schemata in Cognitive Efficiency
Function of Schemata in Filling Informational Gaps
Disadvantages of Schemata
Role of Schemata in Automating Routines
Application of Schemata in Social and Daily Contexts
A person who has only ever seen large, aggressive dogs develops a mental framework where all dogs are considered dangerous. When they later encounter a small, friendly poodle, they feel fear and avoid it. Which statement best analyzes the cognitive process occurring in this situation?
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An office manager quickly glances at a new employee's desk, which is meticulously organized and decorated with minimalist art. The manager immediately assumes the employee is highly efficient and introverted. However, over the next few weeks, the manager observes that the employee is very social and struggles with time management. The manager's initial, incorrect judgment best illustrates which cognitive principle?
First Impression Error