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- [Instructor] Imagine[br]organizing your room

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without any shelves or drawers.

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Sounds chaotic, right?

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That's kind of how your brain[br]would work without schemas.

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It's personal filing system[br]for understanding the world.

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What exactly is a schema?

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Think of it like a mental template,

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a prebuilt picture of things[br]you've encountered before.

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When you see a dog, your[br]dog schema kicks in,

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filling in the blanks,

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furry, wags its tail, and barks.

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Schemas help you make sense[br]of new information quickly

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and efficiently without[br]starting from scratch each time.

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Why are schemas so useful?

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Imagine seeing a new[br]restaurant for the first time.

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You wouldn't need to analyze[br]every detail like the tables

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and chairs to know it's a restaurant.

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Your restaurant schema would[br]tell you, they serve food,

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you order from a menu,[br]and you pay after eating.

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Schemas save you time and mental energy,

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letting you focus on the unique aspects

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of the new experience.

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Different types of schemas.

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Think of your brain's filing system

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as having separate folders[br]for different things.

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You have schemas for[br]objects: cars, houses, food,

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anything you can interact with.

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Events: going to school, playing[br]sports, attending a party.

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What happens in how it unfolds?

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People: teachers, friends, family,

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their roles, personalities,

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and how you interact with them.

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Roles: doctor, athlete, student,

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what someone does and how they behave.

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Self: your own likes, dislikes,[br]skills and experiences.

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Your unique place in the world.

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How do schemas develop?

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Think back to when you were little.

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Your first dog schema

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might have been based on seeing pictures

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or meeting one friendly pup.

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As you encounter more dogs,[br]your schema gets updated.

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You learn that some bark loudly,

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some are small, and some chase squirrels.

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Schemas constantly evolve[br]with new experiences.

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The ups and downs of schemas.

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Schemas are powerful,

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but they can sometimes lead[br]to shortcuts and biases.

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You might have a teacher schema

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that expects them to be strict,

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which could make you nervous

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around a more laid back instructor.

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This is where critical thinking comes in,

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questioning your initial assumptions

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and being open to new information.

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Remember, schemas are your brain's way

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of organizing the world.

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They help you understand new[br]things quickly and efficiently.

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Different types of schemas[br]exist for different things.

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They develop and change[br]based on your experiences.

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Be aware of potential biases[br]and use critical thinking.