A structure in semantic memory that specifies the general or expected arrangement of a body of information is called a:
A) discourse model
B) situational model
C) parsing mechanism
D) schema

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Schemas are mental frameworks we use to organize and make sense of incoming information. They help us to quickly process and categorize information based on our past experiences, expectations, and assumptions. A discourse model refers to the organization of information in a specific language, a situational model refers to mental representations of specific situations, and a parsing mechanism refers to the ability to break down and analyze language syntax.

A Structure in Semantic Memory That Specifies the General or Expected