Which of the Following Is Not a Way in Which

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a way in which scripts influence social perception?

• A) People use their scripts to help explain behavior.
• B) Scripts allow people to discount their expectations.
• C) People can use scripts to fill in missing information.
• D) Scripts can provide a context for understanding nonverbal behavior.

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