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In the given situation, how might the recency effect influence the husband's behavior?
He might only do the chore which he has also done recently, which in this case is picking up paper towels.
If you are filtering what you see and hear to suit your own needs, you are using _____.
Selective perception
Which perceptual error is related to forming an opinion based on recent events or information?
Recency effects
Which term refers to the situation when someone either knowingly or unknowingly tries to find shortcuts in making judgments of others?
Central tendencies; shortcuts
Which scenario from the text best exemplifies stereotyping?
Dara decides not to invite her new friend, Alma, to the swim party because she knows that Middle Easterners don't like to swim.
Barb's judgment in asking Jim to speak to her pet rescue group was clouded by which factor?
The halo effect
In the context of perceptions and judgments, which situation is an example of central tendencies?
Samuel decides to serve a variety of foods at his party, hoping that everyone in the diverse crowd will find something they like.
Test your knowledge on perceptual errors and stereotyping by watching a video and answering related questions. Identify concepts like central tendencies, perceptual errors, and selective perceptions.
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