You meet a dog named Sam.How are you likely to store this information in your brain?
A) in an existing "ordinary dog name" schema that includes other dogs that you know: Rover, Barky, and Lucy
B) in a new "dog name" schema created especially for Sam, while retaining any other existing "dog name" schemas
C) in a "name" schema that includes other individuals that you know: Bill, Nancy, and so on
D) after deleting any "ordinary dog name" schema that you already have, in a new "ordinary dog name" schema for Sam

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BSchema theory suggests that we categorize information based on existing cognitive structures or schemas. When you meet a dog named Sam, you are likely to integrate this information into an existing "ordinary dog name" schema (A), where it joins other dog names you know. Additionally, it's possible to create a new "dog name" schema specifically for Sam while retaining other schemas (B), especially if Sam has unique characteristics that distinguish him from other dogs you know.

You Meet a Dog Named Sam