Decoding processes transform the information in a problem into a mental representation

Which of the following students' statements represents the best understanding of the concept of schemas?

a. Rosario: "Schemas are typically counterproductive, causing more errors than correct responses." b. Dean: "Schemas help us anticipate what will happen in a situation." c. Angelique: "Schemas refer to the order in which events occur, whereas scripts refer to the general characteristics of a situation." d. Edgar: "Schemas are especially well developed for nonprototypical items."

A group of genes acting together to produce a specific trait or characteristic is known as a gene __________

a. cluster b. complex c. allele d. continuity