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Perception of Others

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 .

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Perception of Others

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  1. Perception of Others

  2. We receive information and then select what we can handle. Problems: Repetitious or “loud” stimuli Oversimplification Omitting information The Perception Process

  3. 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 The Perception Process A stereotype: Categorizing others on the basis of easily recognized, but not necessarily significant characteristics

  4. 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? The Perception Process

  5. 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.

  6. 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?

  7. 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.

  8. The Key to More Accurate Perceptions Perception Checking: • Describe the behavior/action/ communication observed • Choose two possible interpretations for the situation • Ask for clarification

  9. 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. Empathy What is the difference between empathy and sympathy? What do you need to build empathy? • Open-mindedness • Commitment • Imagination

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