Unit 2- Sac 1 Perceptual Set Flashcards
1
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Define perceptual set
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Predisposition or readiness to perceive something in accordance with what we expect
2
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What are the perceptual sets?
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Context Motivation Emotional state Past experience Culture
3
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Context
A
Setting, situation or environment in which an event occurs
4
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Motivation
A
Internal processes which activate behaviour that we direct towards achieving a particular goal
5
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Emotional state
A
How an individual is feeling at a point in time
6
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Past experiences
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Personal experiences throughout an individual’s life and what they’ve learnt through it
7
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Culture
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Way of life of a particular group or community which is set apart from others
