Which of the following is the best summary of the function of schemas?
a. Schemas usually result in erroneous judgments because of the self-fulfilling prophecy.
b. Schemas are always beneficial because they help people organize the world and fill in the gaps in their knowledge.
c. Schemas are very useful in helping people organize information about the world, but they are problematic when they result in self-fulfilling prophecies.
d. Schemas are useful for helping us organize information about other people but not about events such as what we should do when eating in a restaurant.
Answer: C
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