ANY mental structure containing information, rooted in memory, about how to interact with an object or type of person and what its basic properties will be, and which may or may not involve a sequence of steps, can be called a _____.

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The definition provided in the question closely matches the definition of a schema, which is a mental framework containing knowledge about a certain object or situation, including its properties and how to interact with it. Categories refer to groups of similar things, scripts involve a sequence of steps for interacting with a situation, and impressions are initial perceptions of a person or situation.

ANY Mental Structure Containing Information, Rooted in Memory, About How