According to the textbook's description of a schema,
a. a schema for an event is usually much more positive than the event really was.
b. our schema for an event tends to be highly accurate.
c. a schema is like a flashbulb memory, because it contains so many details.
d. our schemas tend to guide our recall.
Ans: d
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