Schematism

Pronunciation: /ˈskiməˈtiˈɪzəm/

Schematism (noun)

  1. A habit of using fixed patterns of thought, even when they do not fit the situation.
  2. A system of categories or steps used to arrange information in a clear order.
  3. In Kant’s view, the mind’s built-in structure that helps organize experience into meaningful events.

Examples

  • Her schematism makes her ideas feel rigid.
  • Schematism can limit creativity when problems change.