Perception Biases

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What is Selective Perception?

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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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Give an example of the Contrast Effect.

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If you interview an average candidate after an exceptionally strong one, you may perceive the average candidate as weaker than they actually are.

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What is Projection in psychology?

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Projection is the tendency to see one’s own traits, emotions, or attitudes in others, where people unconsciously attribute their own feelings or personality traits to others.

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Give an example of Projection.

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A dishonest person might assume that others are also dishonest, even if there is no evidence to support it.