Adams' two-stage theory and Schmidt's schema theory are different and similar in several ways including the following:
• Both require two states of memory however the two types required are different. For example, apply Adam's-two stage theory to baseball in that pitching is the task. In Adams'-two stage theory the brain has all of the information needed to pitch the ball therefore it tells the pitcher to pitch the ball. However, in Schmidt's schema theory that same action is sent with several factors added such as conditions. In Schmidt's schema theory that same action would need to take into account (all at once) is it raining or windy, is the batter left or right handed. In addition, Schmidt's schema theory takes into consideration