Exam 2: Perception, Self, and Communication

The process of perception includes selection, organization, and interpretation.

Proximity is when we organize stimuli based on their likeness or similarity.

Prejudices can be positive where you pre-judge that another person is "good" without any evidence.

Interpretive perception involves only internal stimuli.

The idea that our past experiences lead us to see the world in a particular way that is difficult to change is called

How you perceive yourself plays a central role in communication.

Noticing the women in the room more than the men in the room is an example of selective attention.

Perception checking is a skill that helps us

Define perception and explain in an essay the differences between the active and subjective views of perception.

Explain the difference between stereotypes and prejudice.

Which of the following is the best example of how role affects perception?

"Birds of a feather flock together" is an expression that illustrates the concept of closure.