Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
schemata
Noun
/skɪˈmætə/
Definition
Schemata are mental structures that help individuals organize and interpret information.
Examples
- The teacher used schemata to help students connect new information with their prior knowledge.
- In psychology, schemata play a crucial role in how we perceive the world around us.
Meaning
They assist in understanding how different concepts relate to each other, providing a framework for processing new data.
Synonyms
- frameworks
- schemas
- models
