W11 Chapter 10.7 Tomkin’s Script Theory - Scenes And Scripts - Types Of Scripts Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 types of scripts Tomkins identified?
A
- Commitment scripts
- Nuclear scripts
2
Q
What is a commitment script?
A
When a person binds themselves to a goal that promises the reward of an intense positive affect
3
Q
What is a nuclear script?
A
A script that is marked with ambivalence and confusion about one’s goals
4
Q
In what ways do commitment and nuclear scripts differ in regards to conflict?
A
Commitment scripts do not involve conflict, while nuclear scripts involve complex approach-avoidance conflicts
5
Q
What do nuclear scripts begin with?
A
A nuclear scene
6
Q
What is a nuclear scene
A
A positive childhood scene that turns bad
7
Q
What three things turns a scene bad?
A
- An intimidation
- A contamination
- A confusion
