Exam 3: Perception: What You See Is What You Get

In our perceptions, we cling more strongly to first impressions, even when they are wrong.

Which statement describes empathy?

Susan had a bad experience with a female teacher in the past, and now she is doubtful of female teachers in general. What aspect of interpretation does this demonstrate?

Match each of the descriptions below with the term it best describes. a.attribution b.negotiation c.punctuation d.selection e.self-serving bias -You say you're late because your partner is never ready on time; your partner says she takes her time getting ready because you're always late.

Kelly was excited about yesterday's job interview. She had all of the required qualifications and several jobs throughout her career. Kelly is obese, and after the interview, one of the panel members wondered if Kelly had had so many jobs because she is a mediocre employee. However, one of the other applicants also had many jobs, but her ability wasn't questioned. Which attribution error was demonstrated?

Your parents are hosting a graduation party for you. As soon as each person arrives, they comment on the garden sculptures flanking your front porch and especially the whimsical tiny birds, which you cannot recall. Which steps in the perception process does this describe?

How we interpret events influences how we communicate with others.

Which cognitive framework allows individuals to organize perceptual data that they have selected from the environment, including physical, role, interaction, psychological, and membership constructs?

Professor Black is teaching a class on the elements of perception checking. Which statement describes the components that he will present?

Melanie is a police officer and has seen a lot of crime and challenging behaviour from people throughout her career. She has come to believe that people can't be trusted. This is an example of Melanie's relational role influencing her perception.

Apply the Pillow Method to an interpersonal issue that has recently affected you. Describe your thoughts and feelings at each position on the pillow.

Which term refers to the stories we use to describe our personal worlds?

Colton is irritable when he comes into work. Sam thinks Colton must be tired. This is an example of interpretation.

Rachel and Jim are police officers who work together. Rachel is annoyed with Jim's tendency to make jokes about everything. She previously ignored the jokes, but now she finds herself constantly noticing every time Jim cracks a joke. What is this an example of?

Punctuation is the process of organizing a series of events to determine causes and effects.

Selection is an objective process.

Match each of the perceptual schema examples below with constructs that describe it. a.physical construct b.role construct c.interaction construct d.psychological construct e.membership construct -The bartender decided to ask the woman for identification to prove she was 21.

What is the best course of action when you can't find any reasons to accept the behaviour of another person?

Which statement describes a complete perception check?

Heather and Jason have been married for many years and love to share stories of their family trips. After they reminisce, they feel closer to each other. What are they engaged in?