A 6-year-old child who is visiting a restaurant expects a waiter to bring over a menu, describe the specials, take orders, and then serve food. What does this understanding reflect?

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This understanding reflects "scripts," which are a type of schema in semantic memory that involve knowledge about the typical sequence of events in common situations, like dining at a restaurant.

A 6-Year-Old Child Who Is Visiting a Restaurant Expects a Waiter