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What is the way in which we view ourselves and our world?
Perception
What is the three-step method by which we make sense of our world?
Perceptual process
What do we call the choice we make about what aspects of our environment to focus our attention on?
Selection
What term describes groups of individuals who interact and cooperate for a shared purpose?
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What is the act of assigning meaning to the stimuli we have selected and organized?
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What do we call the choice to focus attention on a specific sound or word?
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What is the term for a physiological limit on our view of the world?
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What is the tendency to see what we expect to see?
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What term refers to the shared beliefs and traditions among a group of people?
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What is the fairly stable impression we have developed over time about who we are?
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What do we call a message about ourselves that we get from others?
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What is our view of how we measure up against others in certain areas of our life?
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Closure is related to how we organize stimuli.
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Noticing the women in the room more than the men in the room is an example of selective attention.
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Perception is the process of using the senses to acquire information about the surrounding environment.
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When you perceive nine lines as three groups rather than as nine unconnected lines, you are illustrating the concept of proximity.
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Stereotypes are initially based on classifications of people.
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Personal identity is the perception of what makes an individual unique.
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Perceptual constancy means that past experience has little effect on our perceptions.
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Prejudices can be positive where you pre-judge that another person is 'good' without any evidence.
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The process of perception includes selection, organization, and interpretation.
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Temporary conditions like fatigue, hunger, or a headache can affect your perceptions.
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'No matter who sees a chair, they all see the same chair' illustrates the idea of active perception.
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Interpretive perception involves only internal stimuli.
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Proximity is when we organize stimuli based on their likeness or similarity.
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Prejudices interfere with our accurate perceptions of others.
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'Birds of a feather flock together' is an expression that illustrates the concept of closure.
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Study Notes
Perception Concepts
- Perception: The process of viewing ourselves and our environment.
- Perceptual Process: A three-step method of interpreting our world, involving selection, organization, and interpretation.
- Selection: The act of focusing on specific stimuli in our environment.
- Organization: Groups that interact cooperatively towards common goals, structured for shared purpose.
- Interpretation: Assigning meaning to the stimuli that have been selected and organized.
Attention Mechanisms
- Selective Attention: Choosing to concentrate on specific sounds or words amid competing stimuli.
- Perceptual Filter: Physiological limitations that impact our worldview.
- Psychological Set: The inclination to perceive what we expect to see.
Cultural and Social Influences
- Culture: A group’s shared beliefs, traditions, social ties, and worldview.
- Self-Concept: A fairly stable impression of one’s identity developed over time.
- Reflected Appraisal: Messages about ourselves derived from others’ feedback.
- Social Comparison: Evaluating ourselves based on how we measure up against others.
True/False Insights
- Closure and Organization: Closure relates to how we arrange stimuli, indicating that our minds seek completeness.
- Selective Attention Example: Noticing more women than men in a room exemplifies selective attention.
- Process of Perception: Involves selection, organization, and interpretation as core functions.
- Impact of Temporary Conditions: Fatigue, hunger, or illness can significantly affect perceptions.
- Prejudice Effects: Prejudices hinder accurate perceptions of individuals, often leading to stereotypes.
- Active Perception Misconception: The idea that everyone sees the same chair contradicts active perception principles.
- Proximity Misunderstanding: Proximity is not solely based on likeness or similarity but relates to the spatial arrangement of stimuli.
Additional Notes
- Perceptual Constancy: Past experiences shape perceptions, contrary to the false notion that they have little effect.
- Interpretive Perception: Involves both internal and external stimuli, highlighting the complexity of perception.
- "Birds of a Feather" Expression: Does not illustrate closure; rather, it pertains to similarity and social grouping.
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Test your knowledge with these flashcards from COM101 Chapter 2. This chapter explores key concepts in perception and how we interpret our surroundings. Perfect for reviewing important definitions and terms related to communication.
