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What is perception?
Selecting, organizing, and interpreting information to give meaning to the communication we receive.
Our perceptions, based on our experiences, give ____________ to our communication, and also influence how we do what?
meaning/communicate with others.
Perception is at the heart of ______________________.
communication.
Our perceptions, whether complete or incomplete, accurate or inaccurate, influence our _________________ and ________________.
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What do our perceptions of people, situations, events, and objects represent?
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Our perception of reality may not be the same as what?
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How do competent communicators understand perception?
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What are the perception process steps?
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What is a stimulus?
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Describe Selection as a perception process step.
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We are creatures of _________, and when we perceive others behaving in routine or predictable ways, we are more likely to gloss over or ignore other important details, which can lead to what?
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What are the three types of selection?
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What is selective exposure?
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What is selective attention?
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Attending to something usually requires a ___________ effort, but even the best attempts to concentrate can be interrupted by ______________.
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What is selective retention?
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Describe organization as a perception process step.
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Study Notes
Perception in Communication
- Perception involves selecting, organizing, and interpreting information to derive meaning from communication.
- Personal experiences shape our perceptions, which in turn influence how we communicate with others.
Importance of Perception
- Perception is central to effective communication.
- Our perceptions affect both communication and decision-making processes.
- Everyone experiences events differently, leading to varied personal realities.
Competent Communicators
- Effective communicators understand the impact of perception on communication.
- They recognize that their view of a situation may be partial and seek further information before forming conclusions.
- Questions are essential for gaining a comprehensive understanding.
Perception Process Steps
- The perception process consists of three steps: selection, organization, and interpretation.
Selection Process
- Selection: Involves mentally differentiating between various stimuli, often based on prior experiences.
- The brain filters excessive information, focusing on relevant details while ignoring irrelevant stimuli.
- Selective exposure, selective attention, and selective retention are the three types of selection processes.
Types of Selection
- Selective Exposure: Actively choosing to engage with stimuli that align with preexisting beliefs while avoiding contradictory information (confirmation bias).
- Selective Attention: Concentrating on a specific message and disregarding other simultaneous stimuli, which can include extraneous noises or details.
- Selective Retention: The process of deciding what information to remember, often influenced by alignment with personal views.
Influence of Routine Behavior
- People tend to overlook significant details when perceiving routine or predictable behaviors, leading to potential misunderstandings and misinterpretations.
Organization in Perception
- The organization step shapes how we interpret interactions based on our backgrounds, experiences, and self-perceptions.
- Initial impressions often focus on tangible characteristics, such as appearance or background, which can overshadow deeper understanding.
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