Jenny has just read a novel about a husband who treats his wife badly. She then meets her new boyfriend for a dinner date. According to research on schemas, Jenny is likely to

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According to schema theory, our pre-existing beliefs and expectations can influence how we perceive and interpret new information. Jenny's schema about how spouses should treat each other could lead her to view her boyfriend's actions in a more negative light, as she may compare them to the negative behavior she read about in the novel. This does not necessarily mean she will break up with him or express her love for him more strongly.

Jenny Has Just Read a Novel About a Husband Who