An organized cluster of knowledge about a particular object or event that is abstracted from previous experience with the object or event is a
A) stereotype.
B) semantic network.
C) schema.
D) retrieval cue.

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The definition given matches that of a schema. A schema is an organized cluster of knowledge about a particular object or event that is abstracted from previous experience with the object or event. Stereotypes are more generalizations or assumptions made about a group of people, and semantic networks refer to the interconnectedness of different concepts or ideas in our minds. Retrieval cues are clues or triggers that help us remember information.

An Organized Cluster of Knowledge About a Particular Object or Event