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Articulating an Explanatory Schema: A Preliminary Model and Supporting Data
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Abstract
The schema repertoire model claims that an explanation is constructed by selecting and articulating a schema. Novice evolutionary explanations are analyzed to identify the relevant schemas and to demonstrate competition among schemas. An intervention study shows that a newly acquired schema does not necessarily win the competition against previously acquired schemas. The difference between schemas and beliefs is emphasized.