Which of the following is true of schemas?
A) People tend to pay attention to information that is consistent with their schemas.
B) Schemas tend to weaken over time.
C) Schemas are systematic tendencies to use information about others in ways that result in inaccurate perceptions.
D) Schemas are a person's preconceived notions about the nature of men and women and their traits, attitudes, behaviors, and preferences.
E) It is a misperception that people cannot perceive information without relying on schemas.

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Schemas are abstract knowledge structures stored in memory that allow people to organize and interpret information about a person, an event, or a situation. People tend to pay attention to information that is consistent with their schemas and to ignore or discount inconsistent information.

Which of the Following Is True of Schemas