Your Expectations About Sequences of Events That Should Occur in Certain

question 19

Multiple Choice

Your expectations about sequences of events that should occur in certain situations are called cognitive ________.

• A) schemas
• B) expectancies
• C) scripts
• D) projects

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Definitions:

Working Model

In cognitive theory, a set of assumptions that the individual uses to organize perceptions and experiences. For example, a person might assume that other people are trustworthy and be surprised by an incident in which this working model of human behavior is erroneous.

Erikson

Refers to Erik Erikson, a developmental psychologist known for his theory on the psychosocial development of humans, highlighting the influence of society and culture on personality development across eight stages of life.

Autonomy

The capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision; often emphasizes independence and self-determination.

Shame And Doubt

Feelings typically associated with Erik Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development, characterizing the crisis faced during early childhood.