Exam 2: Using Perception to Understand Self and Others

As you walk into a job interview, you think, "There's no way I will get this job." This thought makes you so nervous that the interview goes badly, and you don't get the job. The outcome is due to

You are relieved to get a "C" in Economics, so you are surprised when your classmate is disappointed when she receives the same grade. Your assumption that she will feel as you do is

Which of the following are true of first impressions?

Some studies suggest that women have a more finely tuned sense of smell than men do. If this is true, then this would be which factor affecting perception?

The book lists six barriers to an accurate self-concept. Describe five of these, providing examples of each. The examples can be personal, from your own experience.

A little boy is staying home alone for the first time when a tree branch falls onto the roof. He makes a perceptual error, concluding that the noise is a burglar breaking into his house. Describe the way he might have experienced this event, moving through the three stages of the perceptual process.

Recasting a situation from another person's perspective is __________.

According to Barnlund, when two people are talking, the number of entities actually involved is _______.

Because Reiko is Japanese, you assume she likes sushi. This is an example of

When we ask others for an appraisal of our strengths and weaknesses in order to improve the accuracy of our self-concept, we are seeking __________.

The first step in the perception process is ___________ data.

Which of the following is true about forming an accurate self-concept?

When Frank fails his math class in the fall semester, he blames it on his teacher. When he passes math the next semester, he prides himself on his hard work. His self-concept is affected by

The desire for consistency between past and present experiences is known as

Which of the following is true of Barnlund's theory of self-orientation?

When the brain is selecting stimuli from all those that surround us, __________ are most likely to be selected.

Your friend slams the door shut as she walks into your house, so you ask, "Is something wrong?" You are using

When sensory organs interfere with accurate perception, this is due to ___________ factors.

To improve our self-concept, the book recommends that we use self-reflection and that we seek feedback. Explain the steps involved in each.

When Henry is late to work, his boss believes this is due to Henry's poor work ethic. The reason, however, is that Henry's commuter train sometimes runs slowly. The boss's belief is