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The two ways to check the accuracy of your perceptions are __________.

A) objectively and subjectively
B) actively and passively
C) directly and indirectly
D) through selection and punctuation

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List and describe the three stages of the interpersonal perception process.

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As a nurse,Marcus must quickly interpret a large amount of information in order to treat patients.To help in this process,Marcus creates categories and applies a familiar structure to each new piece of information he receives.Marcus is organizing information by __________.

While sitting at a coffee shop,you overhear somebody say,"I don't understand why some people from Latin America kiss me on the cheek when they greet me.We don't do that here in Ohio." Which theory can help explain this statement?

A common barrier to interpersonal perception is that we often focus too much on ____________ information.

Maria is studying in the library before an exam.All of a sudden,the smell of cologne causes her to look up from her textbook.Which process of perception is most likely responsible for Maria's response to the smell?

When we categorize individuals and attribute a set of qualities to them because of their membership in that category,what perceptual process are we using?

Dr.Smith finds that one of his colleagues,Dr.Tompkins,is difficult to deal with professionally.However,once you get Dr.Tompkins away from the office,he can be one of the nicest and most caring people you would want to know.Dr.Smith decides that while Dr.Tompkins can be difficult to work with,he is still an admirable man.Which process of perceptual organization and interpretation (impression formation,implicit personality theory,attribution theory,or use of personal constructs)did Dr.Smith most likely employ in arriving at this conclusion? Justify your response.

What is standpoint theory,and how does it explain why people with differing cultural backgrounds have different perceptions of others' behaviors? Provide an example.

Which is a true statement about negative feedback?

The __________ indicates that people make guesses about the personalities and behaviors of others using their own ideas,expectations,and often unconscious biases.

When we perceive elements of our environment simply because our senses are operating,we are engaged in __________ perception.

When Lori got an A on her music history paper,she concluded that she was indeed smart.However,when she failed her biology test the next week,she blamed the professor's "confusing" questions for her poor result.Which barrier is hindering the accuracy of Lori's perceptions?

Explain the difference between direct perception checking and indirect perception checking.Think about your own relationships,and provide a detailed example of each type which you have experienced or observed.

What process is involved when we focus our attention on specific elements of our environment and ignore others?

You see your friend Hernando sitting quietly,leaning forward with his head in his hands.Wondering what is wrong,you continue to observe him from a distance.After seeing him yawn and rub his eyes,you determine that Hernando must be tired.Through which process of perception checking did you reach this conclusion?

Sarah has been a faithful member of your study group all semester.But tonight,she not only didn't show up,but she couldn't be reached on her cell phone.You remembered that her father has been seriously ill and inferred that Sarah probably had to rush home to tend to him.Which process of perceptual organization and interpretation did you use in arriving at this conclusion?

Our tendency to put ourselves in situations that reinforce our attitudes,beliefs,values,or behaviors is known as __________.

Paula and Gary are divorcing after eight years of marriage.Paula cites Gary's infidelity as the primary cause of the divorce,but Gary says his affair was simply a symptom of a marriage that had been empty for years,ever since Paula's career became more demanding and her time at home scarce.Use causal attribution theory to explain their differing attributions for the demise of their marriage.

Which behavior is an example of direct perception checking?