Schema: This is a cognitive framework or blueprint that helps individuals organize and interpret information. It's like the template for each folder in our analogy.
Cognitive Map: This is a mental representation of the layout of one's environment. Like having an internal GPS system for navigating through stored information.
Abstract Thinking: This is the ability to think about things that are not immediately present or tangible. It's like being able to imagine what documents might be inside a closed folder without opening it.