People, events, and objects are interpreted and categorized by comparing their characteristics with information contained in schemata.

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Encoding is required; raw information is interpreted or translated into mental representations. To accomplish this, perceivers assign pieces of information to cognitive categories. People, events, and objects are interpreted and evaluated by comparing their characteristics with information contained in schemata (or schema in singular form).

People, Events, and Objects Are Interpreted and Categorized by Comparing