Chapter 10 Flashcards
1
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What is perception
A
A process by which individuals organize and interpret their sensory impressions in order to give meaning to their environment.
2
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What are factors affecting perception
A
- Perceiver
- Target
- Situation
3
Q
What are the 2 major factors of perceptual selection
A
- External environment
- Internal to the one perceiving
4
Q
What are internal factors of perceptual selection
A
- Personality
- Learning
- Motivation
5
Q
What is social perception
A
Social perception is interpreting information about another person
6
Q
What are barriers to social perception
A
- Selective perception
- Stereotyping
- First-impression error
- The halo effect
