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How do personal experiences influence an individual's perception?
Personal experiences shape how new information is interpreted and understood, often filtering perceptions based on what has been encountered previously.
What role does the work setting play in shaping perceptions?
The work setting provides context that can influence how behaviors and events are interpreted, affecting employee interactions and outcomes.
Explain how distinctiveness can indicate the attribution of behavior.
High distinctiveness suggests that the behavior is unique to a situation and indicates an external attribution, while low distinctiveness suggests internal attribution due to consistent behavior across contexts.
How does the concept of consensus affect our interpretation of behavior in social settings?
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Identify how novelty influences perception.
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What is the fundamental attribution error and how does it affect our judgment of others' behavior?
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Explain the self-serving bias and provide an example of how it influences personal accountability.
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Describe the halo effect and how it may impact evaluations in employment interviews.
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Identify and explain the steps involved in the rational decision-making model.
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What is bounded rationality and how does it affect decision-making in real-world situations?
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What does low consistency in behavior suggest about an individual's actions?
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What is the primary characteristic of the fundamental attribution error?
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Which bias leads individuals to credit their successes to personal attributes but blame failures on external circumstances?
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What does the horns effect signify in performance evaluations?
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What is the assumption of the rational decision-making model regarding decision maker's access to information?
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Which factor is NOT associated with how a perceiver interprets sensory impressions?
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Which of the following conditions indicates high distinctiveness in attribution theory?
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When is low consensus observed in social settings?
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Which factor influences perception based on the environment surrounding an object?
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What is suggested by high consistency in an individual's behavior over time?
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Study Notes
Perception
- Defined as the process of organizing and interpreting sensory impressions to create meaning in one's environment.
Factors Affecting Perception
Factors in the Perceiver
- Attitudes: Personal beliefs shape how situations are perceived.
- Motives: Individual desires or needs influence perception of scenarios.
- Interests: Focus areas affect the interpretation of stimuli.
- Experience: Past experiences shape the understanding of new information.
- Expectations: Preconceived notions can skew perception.
Factors in the Situation
- Time: The timing of an event impacts how it is perceived.
- Work Setting: Environmental context within the workplace influences perception.
- Social Setting: Social surroundings also shape perception.
Factors in the Target
- Novelty: New or unique stimuli attract attention and influence perception.
- Motion: Moving objects are more likely to be noticed.
- Sounds: Auditory stimuli play a role in shaping perceptions.
- Size: Larger objects tend to attract more attention.
- Background: The environment surrounding a target affects its perception.
- Proximity: Nearby objects are often perceived together.
- Similarity: Similar items are grouped and seen as related.
Attribution Theory
- Evaluates if behavior is influenced by internal (person-related) or external (situation-related) factors.
Distinctiveness
- High distinctiveness indicates behavior is unusual for the individual across contexts, suggesting external attribution.
- Low distinctiveness shows consistent behavior across situations, indicating internal attribution.
Consensus
- High consensus means others behave similarly, pointing to external factors.
- Low consensus implies unique behavior, suggesting internal attribution.
Consistency
- High consistency indicates the same behavior across time, suggesting internal attribution.
- Low consistency means varying behavior, indicating external factors.
Biases in Attribution
- Fundamental Attribution Error: Tendency to overemphasize internal factors while downplaying external influences when assessing others' behavior.
- Self-Serving Bias: Attribution of personal successes to internal factors and failures to external ones.
Shortcuts in Judging Others
- Selective Perception: Filtering perceptions based on interests and experiences.
- Halo Effect: Forming a positive impression based on a single positive trait.
- Horns Effect: Creating a negative impression based on a single negative trait.
- Contrast Effect: Evaluating an individual influenced by comparisons with previously encountered individuals.
- Stereotyping: Judging based on the perceived traits of a group.
Application of Shortcuts in Organizations
- Significant in contexts such as employment interviews, performance expectations, and performance evaluations.
Decision-Making and Perception
Rational Decision-Making Model
- Describes optimal behavior for achieving maximum outcomes. Steps include defining the problem, identifying criteria, weighting criteria, developing and evaluating alternatives, and selecting the best option.
- Assumes complete information and unbiased identification of options.
Bounded Rationality
- Acknowledges the limitations in human information processing capabilities and the complexity of some problems.
- Results in satisfactory, rather than optimal, decision-making processes.
Biases and Errors in Decision-Making
- Overconfident Bias: Least competent individuals often overestimate their abilities.
- Anchoring Bias: Relying heavily on initial information in decision-making.
- Confirmation Bias: Seeking information that confirms existing beliefs while ignoring contradictions.
- Availability Bias: Basing judgments on readily available information.
- Escalation of Commitment: Persisting with decisions despite evidence of their ineffectiveness.
- Randomness Error: Misinterpreting random events, leading to impaired decision-making.
- Hindsight Bias: Believing that outcomes could have been predicted after they are known.
Individual and Organizational Factors in Decision-Making
- Individual Factors: Personality, gender, mental ability, and cultural differences impact decision-making processes.
- Organizational Factors: Structure, culture, and environment also affect how decisions are made.
Perception
- Defined as the process of organizing and interpreting sensory impressions to create meaning in one's environment.
Factors Affecting Perception
Factors in the Perceiver
- Attitudes: Personal beliefs shape how situations are perceived.
- Motives: Individual desires or needs influence perception of scenarios.
- Interests: Focus areas affect the interpretation of stimuli.
- Experience: Past experiences shape the understanding of new information.
- Expectations: Preconceived notions can skew perception.
Factors in the Situation
- Time: The timing of an event impacts how it is perceived.
- Work Setting: Environmental context within the workplace influences perception.
- Social Setting: Social surroundings also shape perception.
Factors in the Target
- Novelty: New or unique stimuli attract attention and influence perception.
- Motion: Moving objects are more likely to be noticed.
- Sounds: Auditory stimuli play a role in shaping perceptions.
- Size: Larger objects tend to attract more attention.
- Background: The environment surrounding a target affects its perception.
- Proximity: Nearby objects are often perceived together.
- Similarity: Similar items are grouped and seen as related.
Attribution Theory
- Evaluates if behavior is influenced by internal (person-related) or external (situation-related) factors.
Distinctiveness
- High distinctiveness indicates behavior is unusual for the individual across contexts, suggesting external attribution.
- Low distinctiveness shows consistent behavior across situations, indicating internal attribution.
Consensus
- High consensus means others behave similarly, pointing to external factors.
- Low consensus implies unique behavior, suggesting internal attribution.
Consistency
- High consistency indicates the same behavior across time, suggesting internal attribution.
- Low consistency means varying behavior, indicating external factors.
Biases in Attribution
- Fundamental Attribution Error: Tendency to overemphasize internal factors while downplaying external influences when assessing others' behavior.
- Self-Serving Bias: Attribution of personal successes to internal factors and failures to external ones.
Shortcuts in Judging Others
- Selective Perception: Filtering perceptions based on interests and experiences.
- Halo Effect: Forming a positive impression based on a single positive trait.
- Horns Effect: Creating a negative impression based on a single negative trait.
- Contrast Effect: Evaluating an individual influenced by comparisons with previously encountered individuals.
- Stereotyping: Judging based on the perceived traits of a group.
Application of Shortcuts in Organizations
- Significant in contexts such as employment interviews, performance expectations, and performance evaluations.
Decision-Making and Perception
Rational Decision-Making Model
- Describes optimal behavior for achieving maximum outcomes. Steps include defining the problem, identifying criteria, weighting criteria, developing and evaluating alternatives, and selecting the best option.
- Assumes complete information and unbiased identification of options.
Bounded Rationality
- Acknowledges the limitations in human information processing capabilities and the complexity of some problems.
- Results in satisfactory, rather than optimal, decision-making processes.
Biases and Errors in Decision-Making
- Overconfident Bias: Least competent individuals often overestimate their abilities.
- Anchoring Bias: Relying heavily on initial information in decision-making.
- Confirmation Bias: Seeking information that confirms existing beliefs while ignoring contradictions.
- Availability Bias: Basing judgments on readily available information.
- Escalation of Commitment: Persisting with decisions despite evidence of their ineffectiveness.
- Randomness Error: Misinterpreting random events, leading to impaired decision-making.
- Hindsight Bias: Believing that outcomes could have been predicted after they are known.
Individual and Organizational Factors in Decision-Making
- Individual Factors: Personality, gender, mental ability, and cultural differences impact decision-making processes.
- Organizational Factors: Structure, culture, and environment also affect how decisions are made.
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Explore the intricacies of perception in Ohm Chapter 5. This quiz delves into how individuals organize and interpret sensory impressions and the various factors that influence this process. Discover the impact of attitudes, motives, interests, and past experiences on perception.
