Perception Flashcards

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Perception definition

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  • The active psychological process in which stimuli are selected and organised into meaningful patterns
  • the process normally takes place without consciously thinking about it
  • perception is individual
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Halo Effect

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  • stereotyping
  • external factors: stimulus factors and context factors
  • internal factors: expectations - learning, motivations, past experiences, personality
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Perception errors

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errors occur when you:
-don't collect enough data
-use the wrong data
- only see what you want to see
-impose personality on the situation
so:
-take your time
-collect information with respect
-develop self-awareness of people
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