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“Perception Process and Stereotypes”

“Perception Process and Stereotypes”. OVERVIEW. The perception process Perceptual shortcuts Factors affecting the perception process Stereotypes Self-fulfilling prophecy Strategies to correct inaccurate perceptions. PERCEPTION.

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“Perception Process and Stereotypes”

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  1. “Perception Process and Stereotypes”

  2. OVERVIEW • The perception process • Perceptual shortcuts • Factors affecting the perception process • Stereotypes • Self-fulfilling prophecy • Strategies to correct inaccurate perceptions

  3. PERCEPTION The procedure by which we try to gather and interpret information about the environment that surrounds us

  4. The Perception Process • Feedback about ourselves and others • Not always based on true picture of reality • We behave as though our perceptions are real

  5. Practical Exercise

  6. FEATURE FILMS ARE THE RE- SULT OF YEARS OF SCIENTI- FIC STUDY COMBINED WITH THE EXPERIENCE OF YEARS

  7. Attributes to Perception • Raw Data: -The information we experience • The Cognitive Process: -Is unseen but affected by things • The End Product: - Our perception, sensing, or interpretation of our experience (the perception)

  8. Economizing Phenomenon • The mind’s ability to take in new information, mix with old information and make new ideas through quick deduction • First Impression • Self Fulfilling Prophecy • Projection • Blaming the victim • Halo Effect

  9. Practical Exercise

  10. Unattractive, Poorly-dressed, Old Woman

  11. Beautiful, Wealthy, Young Woman

  12. Stereotypes An exaggerated belief associated with a category

  13. Characteristics of Stereotypes • Fixed rigid ideas • Associated with a group or category of people • Not supported by evidence • Can be favorable or unfavorable • Can have an adverse effect • Driven by motives

  14. Factors that Support Stereotypes • Socialization Process • Books • Mass Media

  15. Perception Stereotypes Experience INTERRELATIONSHIP OF PERCEPTIONS AND STEREOTYPES

  16. Strategies to Correct Inaccurate Perceptions • Acceptance of differences in people • Active listening • Provide feedback • Take ownership for your feelings and behaviors (own them) • Use inclusionary language • Avoid stereotypes

  17. SUMMARY • The Perception Process • Attributes of Perception • Economizing Phenomenon • Characteristics of Stereotypes • Sources of Stereotypes • Strategies to Correct Inaccurate Perceptions

  18. “One of the most important aspects of achievement is training the eyes to see properly. Sight is an interesting phenomenon. We see things not as they are, but as we are. Our perception is shaped by past experiences, according to faith and consciousness.” - Dennis Kimbro Author

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