What is the purpose of an event schema?

An event schema is a mental framework for what typically happens in a familiar event and how people are expected to behave. It helps someone choose an appropriate course of action in social situations, such as knowing what to do when attending a class or a party. The other choices focus on private situations, judgments about personal qualities, or describing oneself, which are not the main purpose of an event schema.

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