Adele is from france, where rabbits are eaten regularly. she can tell you the most tender part of the rabbit, how long to cook o
ne, and how big a rabbit you would need to feed five people. marsha is from the united states, where rabbits are pets, and bring colored eggs to children in the spring. she hasn't a clue about how to cook one, even if she wanted to. this example best illustrates
This example best illustrates the CULTURAL DETERMINANTS OF SCHEMAS. Cultural determinant of shcemas is the term which explains the familiar and the pre-acquainted knowledge that one uses when dealing with a familiar situation that involves one's culture. Cultural schemas are cognitive structures that contain knowledge for face to face interactions in one's cultural environment.
