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learning_theories:script_theory [2011/03/15 13:03] jpetrovic [What is the practical meaning of script theory?] |
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- | Script theory was first introduced and presented by [[http://www.tomkins.org/Tomkins.html|Silvan Tomkins]] in 1954(([[http://psycnet.apa.org/?fa=main.doiLanding&uid=1982-11366-001|PsycINFO: Citation and Abstract. Script theory: Differential magnification of affects. Tomkins, Silvan S.]])) as an extension of his [[:glossary#affect_theory|affect theory]]((Read more: [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Affect_theory|Wikipedia: Affect theory.]])), but was further developed in late 1970s by [[http://www.rogerschank.com/|Roger Schank]]((Some sources like [[http://books.google.hr/books?id=Rk8UB6V1ybcC&pg=PA97&lpg=PA97&dq=criticisms+of+%22script+theory%22&source=bl&ots=vpdDx9BImW&sig=JG9C65lSkShjPDPAju8RkcLQpN4&hl=hr&ei=wFl_TY6sPMjtsgbegd3oBg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=6&ved=0CEAQ6AEwBQ#v=onepage&q&f=false|Ellis, Donald G. From language to communication. Routledge, 1999.]] or [[http://tip.psychology.org/schank.html|TIP: Script Theory (Schank)]] originally assign script theory to Roger Schank.)). Script theory is an extension of [[learning_theories:schema theory]], orientated on explaining of the structure of knowledge, especially on **representation of complex event sequences**. | + | Script theory was first introduced and presented by [[http://www.tomkins.org/Tomkins.html|Silvan Tomkins]] in 1954(([[http://psycnet.apa.org/?fa=main.doiLanding&uid=1982-11366-001|PsycINFO: Citation and Abstract. Script theory: Differential magnification of affects. Tomkins, Silvan S.]])) as an extension of his [[:glossary#affect_theory|affect theory]]((Read more: [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Affect_theory|Wikipedia: Affect theory.]])), but was further developed((Some sources like [[http://books.google.hr/books?id=Rk8UB6V1ybcC&pg=PA97&lpg=PA97&dq=criticisms+of+%22script+theory%22&source=bl&ots=vpdDx9BImW&sig=JG9C65lSkShjPDPAju8RkcLQpN4&hl=hr&ei=wFl_TY6sPMjtsgbegd3oBg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=6&ved=0CEAQ6AEwBQ#v=onepage&q&f=false|Ellis, Donald G. From language to communication. Routledge, 1999.]] or [[http://tip.psychology.org/schank.html|TIP: Script Theory (Schank)]] originally assign script theory to Roger Schank.)) in late 1970s by [[http://www.rogerschank.com/|Roger Schank]]. Script theory is an extension of [[learning_theories:schema theory]], orientated on explaining of the structure of knowledge, especially on **representation of complex event sequences**. |
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+ | The script theory introduces a cognitive construct similar to schemata, which is subjected to same criticisms since some cognitive researchers suggest human **knowledge is composed of low-level units** which actually form the concepts of schemata or scripts. Script theory also does not offer much explanation on **how scripts can be acquired**. | ||
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Schank, R.C. Explanation Patterns: Understanding Mechanically and Creatively. Hillsdale, NJ: Erlbaum, 1986. | Schank, R.C. Explanation Patterns: Understanding Mechanically and Creatively. Hillsdale, NJ: Erlbaum, 1986. | ||
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+ | [[http://books.google.hr/books?id=Rk8UB6V1ybcC&pg=PA97&lpg=PA97&dq=%22A+second+criticism+of+script+theory+is+the+problem+of+idiosyncratic+scripts+or+scripts+that+are+highly+dependent+on+unique+individual+and+social%22&source=bl&ots=vpdDx9DGfZ&sig=UEwO73MO6pU-ZDfrsK8eFL2IWZ4&hl=hr&ei=hmB_TeH_B8jxsgaa9bD1Bg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CBgQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=%22A%20second%20criticism%20of%20script%20theory%20is%20the%20problem%20of%20idiosyncratic%20scripts%20or%20scripts%20that%20are%20highly%20dependent%20on%20unique%20individual%20and%20social%22&f=false|Ellis, Donald G. From language to communication. Routledge, 1999.]] |