18 Questions
What are the three rules to evaluate whether to assign an internal or an external attribution?
Consistency, Distinctiveness, Consensus
Self-handicapping is a behavior in which individuals:
Create obstacles for themselves that reduce the chances of success
In the attribution process, what is distinctiveness referring to?
The uniqueness of a situation compared to others
What is one of the key elements involved in the halo effect?
Allowing one trait to overshadow other characteristics
Selective perception in organizations can lead to:
Misinterpretation of information based on preexisting beliefs
Stereotyping is a cognitive shortcut that involves:
Applying preconceived beliefs about a group to an individual
What is the term for the tendency to form a general impression of something or someone based on a single usually positive characteristic?
Halo effect
Which perception error involves treating people based on how they are categorized and having them react accordingly?
Categorization
What is the term for the tendency to see one's own characteristics in others?
Projection
Which perception error involves evaluating someone based on comparisons with recently encountered individuals?
Contrast effect
What does the Halo effect focus on when forming perceptions of individuals?
Positive characteristics
In the context of perception errors, what does the term 'first impression bias' refer to?
Inability to let go of negative first impressions
What is the term used to describe the act of screening out information that we are uncomfortable with or that contradicts our beliefs?
Confirmation bias
Which basic perceptual process involves categorizing or labeling people based on a single attribute?
Stereotyping
What term describes the error in perception where one favorable trait leads to the assumption of other positive traits in an individual?
Halo effect
Which perceptual error involves screening out information that contradicts our beliefs?
Selective perception
In perception, what refers to the act of classifying information into mental categories?
Categorization
Which process involves interpreting information in a way that aligns with preexisting beliefs?
Confirmation bias
Explore perception errors such as categorization, halo effect, contrast effect, projection, first impression bias, and self-fulfilling prophecies in organizations. Understand how these cognitive biases can impact decision-making and interpersonal relationships.
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