Jackie went to the grocery store to pick up yogurt, bread, and apples. First, she picked up a hand basket for carrying her groceries, and then she searched the store. After finding what she needed, she stood in a check-out line. Then, the cashier put her items in a plastic bag, and soon after, Jackie left the store. As readers of this event, we understand that Jackie paid for the groceries, even though it wasn't mentioned, because we are relying on a grocery store _____.
A) misattribution
B) script
C) narrative
D) schema

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A script is a sequence of expected events that are associated with a particular activity, such as going to the grocery store. We rely on these scripts to make assumptions about what has likely occurred during events, even when not all details are explicitly stated. In this case, the script of grocery shopping includes paying for items, which allows us to infer that Jackie paid for her groceries even though it was not mentioned.

Jackie Went to the Grocery Store to Pick Up Yogurt