Chapter 8 described a study in which participants stayed briefly in an office. Later, their recall showed that

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Schemas are mental structures that help us organize and interpret information. They can influence our memory by making us more likely to remember information that fits into our existing schemas. In the study described, participants were more likely to recall objects and events that were consistent with their schema of an office, demonstrating how schemas can shape our memory recall.

Chapter 8 Described a Study in Which Participants Stayed Briefly