IB Psychology HL 2.2.8 Schema theory and reconstructive memory Question Bank
Practise IB Psychology HL 2.2.8 by analysing schema theory and evaluating evidence for reconstructive memory.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2027
- Course
- Psychology HL
- Level
- HL
Exam points
- Analyse how schemas influence encoding, retrieval or reconstruction of memories.
- Compare schema-based explanations with another account of a memory distortion.
- Evaluate research design, cultural context and alternative explanations before concluding.
2.2.8—Schema theory question 1
[Maximum number: 9]
Describe schema theory, with reference to one relevant study.
below when awarding marks.
The command term "describe" requires candidates to give a detailed account of schema theory, with reference to one relevant study.
Candidates may refer to relevant aspects of schema theory such as, but not limited to:
- mental representation
- framework of knowledge
- assimilation and accommodation (Piaget)
- the role of past experience
- reconstructive memory
- schema types
- the role of schema in the encoding and retrievel of memory
Relevant studies may include, but are not limited to:
- Bartlett's (1932) study of "War of the Ghosts"
- Anderson \& Pichert's (1978) study on schema theory and memory retrieval
- Brewer \& Treyens' (1981) study of potential effects of schema on memory.
If a candidate refers to more than one study, credit should be given only to the first study.
If a candidate describes schema theory without making reference to a study, up to a maximum of [5] should be awarded.
If a candidate only describes an appropriate study without describing schema theory, up to a maximum of [4] should be awarded.
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