Let us say that you plan to be a nurse. You might picture yourself with a white coat, comfortable shoes, and a little badge on your lapel. These ideas contribute to your knowledge structure of being a 'nurse', and constitute an instance of a(n):

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Schemas are cognitive structures that help us organize and interpret information. They are made up of accumulated knowledge and experiences related to a particular subject, such as a profession. In this case, the ideas about what being a nurse entails (white coat, comfortable shoes, badge) form a schema about the nursing profession.

Let Us Say That You Plan to Be a Nurse