Scripts in Social Interactionist theory are:

• A. Predictable patterns that facilitate participation
• B. Unstructured, spontaneous talk
• C. Internal monologue only
• D. Nonverbal sequences

Answer: (A)

In Social Interactionist theory, scripts are predictable patterns of social interaction that people use to participate smoothly in conversations. They are learned sequences for common exchanges—greeting someone, making a request, taking a turn, offering a response, and closing a conversation. Because these patterns are shared within a culture or community, they help speakers anticipate what comes next, coordinate their speech, and reduce uncertainty, which makes participation easier for everyone involved. They describe external, enacted routines rather than private inner dialogue, and while nonverbal cues can accompany them, the essence is the organized sequence of communicative actions that structure interaction.