There is a joke that goes as follows: "How do you tell the difference between a physicist and a labor unionist? You ask them to say the word unionized." The crux of this joke is that each person will have a different ________ that tells them how the word should be pronounced (un-ionized versus union-ized).
A) heuristic
B) analogy
C) script
D) schema
E) mental set

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A schema is a mental framework that helps organize and interpret information. In this case, the physicist and labor unionist each have their own schema for how the word "unionized" should be pronounced based on their background and experiences. The other answer options do not quite fit the context of this joke. A heuristic is a mental shortcut used to make decisions or solve problems. An analogy is a comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation. A script is a mental schema that describes a sequence of events or actions. A mental set is a tendency to approach problems in a certain way based on past experiences.

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