Exam 3: Perceptions and Attributions

Nicole was surprised when Ethan seemed confused about his role on his first day of work since he had seemed very comfortable with what was expected of him when she interviewed him last week. This is an example of a _____ perceptual error.

The process by which people filter out most information so they can concentrate on the most important matters is called

Implicit personality theory demonstrates a relationship between a person's _____ and personality.

Describe three external factors that can affect perception. Provide examples of each.

In Learning from Experience: Even with multiple accusations of doping, the Lance Armstrong Foundation has always stood by its namesake founder.

In Ethics Competency: To save costs, the Gap clothing retailer no longer monitors the working conditions in factories where its products are made.

When Kelly walked into the grocery store, she headed straight for the produce section and ignored the workers handing out free samples. What part of the perceptual process is she using?

In Across Cultures Competency: According to Bryan Carmack, the manager of a McDonald's located in the Asian community of Los Angeles, the restaurant uses feng shui as a way to

According to a Global Relations Services report, two countries present expatriates with the greatest challenge. What are those two countries?

With regard to attribution theory, _____ is the extent to which others, faced with the same situation, behave in a manner similar to the person perceived.

Claire is using self-fulfilling prophecy when she tries to focus on what her coworker is saying even though her phone is ringing and e-mail keeps pouring into her inbox.

Define an expatriate and discuss reasons for expatriate failure.

Ricardo is a car salesperson and he likes to show customers the luxury model of a car before showing them the lower-priced model because they tend to see the lower-priced model as a better value. Which external factor is he using to adjust the customer's perspective?

Describe five impression management techniques.

In Across Cultures Competency: The red accent color McDonald's uses in its restaurants in the Asian community of Los Angeles is used to symbolize laughter and prosperity.

The Golem effect takes into consideration low expectations of the

After Marta received her new roommate's name, she found her on Facebook and worried that she looked like a party-girl. This is an example of the _____ theory.

Phillip thinks that Marietta makes mistakes when she inputs orders because she hasn't been trained properly. He is using the ____ to come to this conclusion.

Individuals who use impression management tactics but have low political skill are less likely to be viewed favorably and should avoid using those tactics.

Johan believes the parking lot attendant wants him to pull into the next spot because the attendant is waving at him and has a smile on his face. Which stage of the perception process is Johan using?