Rosalind, a forward on the women's basketball team, has invited Bryce to a formal banquet at which she will receive an award for her outstanding athletic performance. When Bryce first sees her in her formal gown, it strikes him that she does not look at all like an athlete. Why is he surprised?

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Bryce has a preconceived idea or schema of what an athlete should look like, and seeing Rosalind in a formal gown goes against this schema. He may have expected her to wear something more sporty or casual.

Rosalind, a Forward on the Women's Basketball Team, Has Invited