Foundations of Schema Theory
Who introduced Schema Theory in 1932?
Frederic C. Bartlett
What are the elements inside a schema called?
Slots
What type of schemata depend on culture and society?
Socio-cultural schemata
What schemata help us understand sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch?
Sensory Schemata
What schemata help us understand feelings in stories?
Affective schemata
What is a schema?
A mental framework that helps people organize and understand information.
What gives typical information for a slot?
Default values
What factors influence socio-cultural schemata?
Gender, culture, class, age, and social roles
What schemata explain body movement?
Motor schemata
What emotion might shaking show in a character?
Fear
In which three fields has schema theory been widely used?
Psychology, linguistics, and artificial intelligence.
What connects parts of a schema together?
Relations
What are simplified ideas about groups of people called?
Stereotypes
What happens in the brain when people read about actions?
Brain areas for real actions become active.
What feeling do readers experience during suspense in a story?
Tension or excitement
Why is schema theory important for reading?
It explains how readers use prior knowledge to understand texts.
What is the usual sequence of actions in a situation called?
Script
Why may people from different cultures misunderstand texts?
They have different schemata.
What helps readers imagine physical experiences in stories?
Sensory schemata
What helps readers emotionally connect with characters?
Emotional schemata
What does a schema help people organize?
Knowledge and experience
What does a schema help people organize?
Knowledge and experience
Who showed that cultural differences affect memory in 1932?
Bartlett
What helps readers understand movement in a story?
Motor schemata
Why are emotions important in reading?
They help readers understand characters and enjoy the story.