PerceptionInterpersonal

CommunicationDr. Marquita Byrd

Communication StudiesSan Jose State Universitymarquita.byrd@sjsu.edu

We base everything on what we perceive

Perspective Changes Everything

PerceptionDefinitionThe process of selection organization evaluation

interpretation memory and response to sensory data

Schemata of Perception

Mental templates and life experiences we bring to any situation influence the way we relate to others. The manner in which we organize what we know and the patters of thought we display are referred to as schemata.

1. Physical constructs used to classify people according to physical characteristics

2. Interaction constructs social behavioral cues: friendly arrogant, trust worthy

3. Role constructs social position professor, student administrator

4. 4. Psychological constructs: classify people according to such things as generosity, insecurity, shyness, humor

Perceptual Sets and SelectivenessEverything in our psychological filters shape the way we perceive realityAnd what we select to pay attention to