On the first day of class you are likely to do all of the following: find a desk, sit down, listen to the teacher talk about her syllabus, take out a pen, start taking notes, and not speak very much. These activities are part of your ________ about the first day of class.
A) algorithm
B) mental set
C) script
D) episodic memory
E) heuristic

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A script is a preexisting knowledge structure that guides behavior in certain situations. The scenario described in the question reflects a common script for the first day of class. Algorithms are step-by-step procedures for solving problems, heuristics are mental shortcuts for making decisions, and episodic memory refers to the recall of specific events or experiences. None of these concepts accurately capture the nature of the script in this scenario.

On the First Day of Class You Are Likely to Do