Which concept describes the mental structures that guide expectations about social events and role interactions?

• A. Scripts
• B. Time
• C. Frame
• D. Repertoire

Answer: (C)

Frame is the mental structure that shapes our expectations about social events and how people in different roles should interact within them. It sets what counts as appropriate behavior, who has authority, and what the situation is about. For example, in a classroom frame you’d expect the teacher to lead, students to listen, and explanations to be provided, which guides how you interpret the scene and how you respond. Scripts describe the specific sequence of actions within a situation, but frames establish the overall meaning and boundaries of what’s happening. Time and repertoire refer to duration/order and the range of possible actions, not the overarching interpretation of a social event.