Exam 2: Perception, Self, and Communication

We use similarity to engage in the organization of stimuli.

Perceptual constancy means that past experience has little effect on our perceptions.

Personal identity is the perception of what makes an individual unique with regard to various personality characteristics, interests, and values.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of active perception?

Erving Goffman's theory of self-presentation is based on what type of perspective?

The position adopted in the book is that everyone sees everything in his or her own unique way.

Stereotypes are initially based on classifications of people.

Explain how past experiences are influenced by perception constancy.

How do identity factors affect perception?

"No matter who sees a chair, they all see the same chair" illustrates the idea of active perception.

How does self-perception influence communication?

According to the textbook, first impressions

When you perceive nine lines as three groups rather than as nine unconnected lines, you are illustrating the concept of proximity.

Impression management is sharing personal details in order to present an idealized self.

If I notice that Heng and Yolanda are often together and I "fill in" my inference that they are now lovers, then I am illustrating the concept of perception called

Closure is related to how we organize stimuli.

Define and provide an example of how proximity might be used to organize perception.

Prejudices interfere with our accurate perceptions of others.

When you remember how wonderful your mother was but forget how often she made you feel inadequate, then you are exhibiting the perception concept called

Temporary conditions like fatigue, hunger, or a headache can affect your perceptions.