Cognitive Scripts

Question 1

What are the 2 types of cognitive scripts?

Answer 1

1. Person perception
2. Memory scripts

Question 2

What is a memory script?

Answer 2

1. Broken down into scenes using time
2. Concern multiple goals
3. Evolve with time
4. We remember events that are consistent with a script but may also remember the events that are inconsistent because they stand out

Question 3

What is person perception?

Answer 3

1. Scripts based on someone’s characteristics
2. When we meet new people we categorise them because of what we already know
3. Fill the gaps with existing knowledge

Question 4

What is the research support for cognitive scripts?

Answer 4

1. When presented with a routine out of order, people reorganise them so they’re in the correct order
2. Supports idea of cognitive scripts- we follow a routine

Question 5

What are the practical applications for person perception?

Answer 5

1. If we know people are influenced by their cognitive scripts and stereotypes, we can reduce this

Question 6

What is a weakness of cognitive scripts?

Answer 6

1. It cannot explain all behaviours
2. How can we prove that people are following a script?