Question 1

What process is involved when we direct our attention to specific stimuli while ignoring other stimuli?

Accepted Answer

A)  perception 
B)  perceptual loss 
C)  selection 
D)  punctuation 
E)  organization 
A)  perception 
B)  perceptual loss 
C)  selection 
D)  punctuation 
E)  organization

Question 2

Explain how we form impressions using stereotypes. Is stereotyping always negative? Provide an example.

Accepted Answer

We form impressions by mentally sorting

Question 3

Perception is a sense-making process in which individuals actively manage information and stimuli by selecting, organizing, and interpreting information from their environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-Mental pictures of who people are and how we feel about them.

Accepted Answer

A)  actor-observer effect 
B)  algebraic impressions 
C)  attributions 
D)  empathy 
E)  fundamental attribution error
F) Gestalt
G) halo effect
H) horn effect
I) implicit personality theories
J) interpersonal impressions
K) interpretation
L) negativity effect
M) organization
N) perception
O) personality
P) positivity bias
Q) punctuation
R) salience
S) schemata
T) selection
U) self-serving bias
V) stereotyping
W) Uncertainty Reduction Theory 
A)  actor-observer effect 
B)  algebraic impressions 
C)  attributions 
D)  empathy 
E)  fundamental attribution error
F) Gestalt
G) halo effect
H) horn effect
I) implicit personality theories
J) interpersonal impressions
K) interpretation
L) negativity effect
M) organization
N) perception
O) personality
P) positivity bias
Q) punctuation
R) salience
S) schemata
T) selection
U) self-serving bias
V) stereotyping
W) Uncertainty Reduction Theory

Question 5

If you yell at your roommate and later explain that your behavior was related to stress at work, what type of error are you making?

Accepted Answer

A)  fundamental attribution error 
B)  internal attribution 
C)  self-serving bias 
D)  actor-observer effect 
E)  none of the options is correct 
A)  fundamental attribution error 
B)  internal attribution 
C)  self-serving bias 
D)  actor-observer effect 
E)  none of the options is correct

Question 6

Explain the five-step process of perception-checking.

Accepted Answer

The five-step process of perce

Question 7

Define perception and identify the three stages of the process.

Accepted Answer

Using their five senses, human

Question 8

If your girlfriend says she goes to the gym after work because you are never home, and you go out for drinks after work because she is working out at the gym, then your difference in perception is due to

Accepted Answer

A)  punctuation 
B)  stereotyping 
C)  fundamental attribution error 
D)  negativity effect 
E)  self-serving bias 
A)  punctuation 
B)  stereotyping 
C)  fundamental attribution error 
D)  negativity effect 
E)  self-serving bias

Question 9

If you ignore the positive or good in someone that you do not like, you are demonstrating the horn effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Psychologists define five primary personality traits. Which of the following is NOT part of their "Big Five"?

Accepted Answer

A)  agreeableness 
B)  openness 
C)  extraversion 
D)  introversion 
E)  neuroticism 
A)  agreeableness 
B)  openness 
C)  extraversion 
D)  introversion 
E)  neuroticism

Question 11

If Joanna attributes negative outcomes to external sources while simultaneously attributing positive outcomes to her own internal or personal characteristics, she is demonstrating a self-serving bias.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-According to this theory, our primary goal in initial interactions is to reduce the feeling of uncertainty about our conversation partners so their behavior is more predictable and explainable.

Accepted Answer

A)  actor-observer effect 
B)  algebraic impressions 
C)  attributions 
D)  empathy 
E)  fundamental attribution error
F) Gestalt
G) halo effect
H) horn effect
I) implicit personality theories
J) interpersonal impressions
K) interpretation
L) negativity effect
M) organization
N) perception
O) personality
P) positivity bias
Q) punctuation
R) salience
S) schemata
T) selection
U) self-serving bias
V) stereotyping
W) Uncertainty Reduction Theory 
A)  actor-observer effect 
B)  algebraic impressions 
C)  attributions 
D)  empathy 
E)  fundamental attribution error
F) Gestalt
G) halo effect
H) horn effect
I) implicit personality theories
J) interpersonal impressions
K) interpretation
L) negativity effect
M) organization
N) perception
O) personality
P) positivity bias
Q) punctuation
R) salience
S) schemata
T) selection
U) self-serving bias
V) stereotyping
W) Uncertainty Reduction Theory

Question 13

Identify two interactive strategies for reducing uncertainty.

Accepted Answer

Two interactive stra

Question 14

Which of the following play(s) an important role in forming our Gestalts?

Accepted Answer

A)  schemata 
B)  attributions 
C)  salience 
D)  punctuation 
E)  none of the options is correct 
A)  schemata 
B)  attributions 
C)  salience 
D)  punctuation 
E)  none of the options is correct

Question 15

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-The process of trying to feel and understand the thoughts and emotions of others.

Accepted Answer

A)  actor-observer effect 
B)  algebraic impressions 
C)  attributions 
D)  empathy 
E)  fundamental attribution error
F) Gestalt
G) halo effect
H) horn effect
I) implicit personality theories
J) interpersonal impressions
K) interpretation
L) negativity effect
M) organization
N) perception
O) personality
P) positivity bias
Q) punctuation
R) salience
S) schemata
T) selection
U) self-serving bias
V) stereotyping
W) Uncertainty Reduction Theory 
A)  actor-observer effect 
B)  algebraic impressions 
C)  attributions 
D)  empathy 
E)  fundamental attribution error
F) Gestalt
G) halo effect
H) horn effect
I) implicit personality theories
J) interpersonal impressions
K) interpretation
L) negativity effect
M) organization
N) perception
O) personality
P) positivity bias
Q) punctuation
R) salience
S) schemata
T) selection
U) self-serving bias
V) stereotyping
W) Uncertainty Reduction Theory

Question 16

If a person is able to view something from another's perspective, he or she is offering empathy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When we perceive and judge others, we commonly

Accepted Answer

A)  form a negative Gestalt. 
B)  feel secure in our initial interactions. 
C)  attribute their behavior to internal, personal causes. 
D)  judge them more positively than we do ourselves. 
E)  none of the options is correct 
A)  form a negative Gestalt. 
B)  feel secure in our initial interactions. 
C)  attribute their behavior to internal, personal causes. 
D)  judge them more positively than we do ourselves. 
E)  none of the options is correct

Question 18

A halo effect may occur when we attribute positive motives to someone's actions without having actually observed those particular qualities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

How can offering empathy be used to improve the accuracy of our perceptions?

Accepted Answer

We first engage in perspective-taking to

Question 20

Define the negativity effect, and explain its role in how we perceive others.

Accepted Answer

The negativity effect occurs when we bel

What process is involved when we direct our attention to specific stimuli while ignoring other stimuli?

Explain how we form impressions using stereotypes. Is stereotyping always negative? Provide an example.

Perception is a sense-making process in which individuals actively manage information and stimuli by selecting, organizing, and interpreting information from their environment.

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -Mental pictures of who people are and how we feel about them.

If you yell at your roommate and later explain that your behavior was related to stress at work, what type of error are you making?

Explain the five-step process of perception-checking.

Define perception and identify the three stages of the process.

If your girlfriend says she goes to the gym after work because you are never home, and you go out for drinks after work because she is working out at the gym, then your difference in perception is due to

If you ignore the positive or good in someone that you do not like, you are demonstrating the horn effect.

Psychologists define five primary personality traits. Which of the following is NOT part of their "Big Five"?

If Joanna attributes negative outcomes to external sources while simultaneously attributing positive outcomes to her own internal or personal characteristics, she is demonstrating a self-serving bias.

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -According to this theory, our primary goal in initial interactions is to reduce the feeling of uncertainty about our conversation partners so their behavior is more predictable and explainable.

Identify two interactive strategies for reducing uncertainty.

Which of the following play(s) an important role in forming our Gestalts?

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -The process of trying to feel and understand the thoughts and emotions of others.

If a person is able to view something from another's perspective, he or she is offering empathy.

When we perceive and judge others, we commonly

A halo effect may occur when we attribute positive motives to someone's actions without having actually observed those particular qualities.

How can offering empathy be used to improve the accuracy of our perceptions?

Define the negativity effect, and explain its role in how we perceive others.

Introducing Interpersonal Communication

Considering Self

Experiencing and Expressing Emotions

Understanding Culture

Listening Actively

Communicating Verbally

Communicating Nonverbally

Managing Conflict and Power

Relationships With Romantic Partners

Relationships With Family Members

Relationships With Friends

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Exam 3: Perceiving Others

What process is involved when we direct our attention to specific stimuli while ignoring other stimuli?

Explain how we form impressions using stereotypes. Is stereotyping always negative? Provide an example.

Perception is a sense-making process in which individuals actively manage information and stimuli by selecting, organizing, and interpreting information from their environment.

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -Mental pictures of who people are and how we feel about them.

If you yell at your roommate and later explain that your behavior was related to stress at work, what type of error are you making?

Explain the five-step process of perception-checking.

Define perception and identify the three stages of the process.

If your girlfriend says she goes to the gym after work because you are never home, and you go out for drinks after work because she is working out at the gym, then your difference in perception is due to

If you ignore the positive or good in someone that you do not like, you are demonstrating the horn effect.

Psychologists define five primary personality traits. Which of the following is NOT part of their "Big Five"?

If Joanna attributes negative outcomes to external sources while simultaneously attributing positive outcomes to her own internal or personal characteristics, she is demonstrating a self-serving bias.

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -According to this theory, our primary goal in initial interactions is to reduce the feeling of uncertainty about our conversation partners so their behavior is more predictable and explainable.

Identify two interactive strategies for reducing uncertainty.

Which of the following play(s) an important role in forming our Gestalts?

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -The process of trying to feel and understand the thoughts and emotions of others.

If a person is able to view something from another's perspective, he or she is offering empathy.

When we perceive and judge others, we commonly

A halo effect may occur when we attribute positive motives to someone's actions without having actually observed those particular qualities.

How can offering empathy be used to improve the accuracy of our perceptions?

Define the negativity effect, and explain its role in how we perceive others.

Introducing Interpersonal Communication

Considering Self

Experiencing and Expressing Emotions

Understanding Culture

Listening Actively

Communicating Verbally

Communicating Nonverbally

Managing Conflict and Power

Relationships With Romantic Partners

Relationships With Family Members

Relationships With Friends

Filters