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Perception of Others

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Perception of Others. We receive information and then select what we can handle. Problems: Repetitious or “loud” stimuli Oversimplification Omitting information. The Perception Process. We organize information using a perceptual schemata . - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Perception of Others

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The Perception Process

We receive information and then select what we can handle.

Problems:

Repetitious or “loud” stimuli

Oversimplification

Omitting information

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The Perception Process

We organize information using a perceptual schemata.

This helps us form impressions of others and make generalizations:

We organize based on:

Physical constructs

Role constructs

Psychological constructs

Interaction constructs

Stereotypes

A stereotype: Categorizing others on

the basis of easily recognized, but not

necessarily significant characteristics

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The Perception Process

We make interpretations and decide how to proceed.

How does a perceptual schemata help us?

On first impression, when has someone admitted that their first impression about

you was wrong?

When have you been wrong about another person?

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Interpretation Considerations Degree of involvement. Someone who doesn’t call back

after a date hurts… but a waitress giving lousy service is simply annoying?

Relational satisfaction. Problems: Fickle, blame, giving up.

Past experiences. How much “baggage” we apply to current situations.

Assumptions. Whether or not you generally view people as good or rotten?

• Expectations. Realistic or not realistic?• Previous knowledge of others. Ex. Hearing about a rude

instructor. • Personal mood. Having a different perception when you

are angry versus when you are happy.

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Punctuation

• Punctuation: Determination of causes and effects in a series of interactions.

• “Punctuate” the following situations: • a. A person not calling back after a first date. • b. A student copies test answers from the student

next to him. • c. A waitress gives you lousy service. • d. A child beats up on other kids. • Do we punctuate situations too quickly?

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Attribution• Attribution: Attach meaning to

behavior. • Degrees of process: *Judging ourselves and judging

others. *Self-fulfilling prophecy.

Sometimes meant as protection. *Clinging to first impressions.*Assuming that others should be

like us. *Clinging to negative impressions.

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The Key to More Accurate Perceptions

Perception Checking:

1. Describe the behavior/action/

communication observed

2. Choose two possible interpretations for the situation

3. Ask for clarification

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Empathy

What is the difference between empathy and sympathy?

What do you need to build empathy?

1. Open-mindedness

2. Commitment

3. Imagination

Two “Challenging” Tips:

Try to use the word “you” as little as possible.

Try to look to your own feelings, insecurities or fears to explain your perception of another’s actions.