A kind of schema that involves a familiar sequence of activities, such as how to behave when you go to a restaurant for lunch, is called a(n) __________.
A) heuristic
B) exemplar
C) prototype
D) script

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A script is a mental schema of a familiar sequence of activities, such as how to behave when you go to a restaurant for lunch. Heuristics are mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that help simplify decision-making. Exemplars are specific instances or examples of a concept or category. Prototypes are typical or idealized examples of a concept or category.

A Kind of Schema That Involves a Familiar Sequence of Activities