Perception

Question 1

Perception definition

Answer 1

• 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

Question 2

Halo Effect

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Perception errors

Answer 3

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