Role-playing refers to the changing of one's behavior to assume a role, either unconsciously to fill a social role, or consciously to act out an adopted role. While the Oxford English Dictionary defines roleplaying as "the changing of one's behavior to fulfill a social role",Definition of Role Playing from the Oxford English Dictionary. (External Link) the term is used more loosely in three senses: To refer to the playing of roles generally such as in a theater, or educational setting; To refer… (More on Roleplaying)