What is Selective Perception?

Perception Biases

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Helen K Joy
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Selective Perception refers to how people interpret and perceive information based on their interests, background, past experiences, and attitudes. It means individuals may focus on certain details while ignoring others.
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Give an example of Selective Perception.
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If a person strongly supports a particular political party, they may only notice news that supports their views while ignoring opposing arguments.
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What is the Halo Effect?
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The Halo Effect is the tendency to judge a person entirely based on a single trait. If a person exhibits a particular quality, it influences how they are perceived overall.
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Give an example of the Halo Effect.
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If someone is physically attractive, people might assume they are also smart, talented, or kind, even without knowing much about them.
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What is Stereotyping?
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Stereotyping refers to categorizing people and events into generalized groups based on preconceived notions, often formed based on culture, race, gender, profession, or social status.
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Give an example of Stereotyping.
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Assuming that all doctors are rich or that all artists are bad at math.
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What is the Contrast Effect?
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The Contrast Effect occurs when we evaluate someone’s characteristics by comparing them to others rather than assessing them independently.
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