When you meet a new person, you might classify the person as a possible friend, date, or enemy. You also might focus on physical qualities. This is based on your ____.
A) age
B) culture
C) social role
D) cognitive ability
E) cognitive schemata

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This is based on your cognitive schemata, which are mental structures that help individuals organize and interpret information. Cognitive schemata influence how we categorize and assess new information, including our first impressions of people.

When You Meet a New Person, You Might Classify the Person