A schema is ________.
A) a metaphor
B) a cognitive map of your entire brain
C) the mental "file" of a thought or memory
D) the filing system that cognitive scientists use

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A schema is a mental structure that represents one's knowledge or understanding of a particular concept, which can include thoughts, memories, and associations. It acts as a mental "file" for organizing and interpreting information. Choices A, B, and D do not fully capture the definition of a schema.

A Schema Is ________