WorksheetsCommunication Chapter 2
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Perceptual constancy results because of
identity factors
past experiences and roles
figure and ground
people's present feelings and circumstances
By neglecting some stimuli and focusing on other stimuli, you are engaging in which process of perception?
organization
selection
interpretation
classification
Which of the following may be the result of identity factors, past experiences and roles, and present conditions?
selection
similarity
differences in perception
self-serving bias
___ is an organizational method whereby missing information is filled in to create the appearance of a complete unit.
closure
similarity
proximity
figure and ground
___ is an organizational technique where elements are grouped based on their similarities in size, color, and shape.
proximity
closure
similarity
figure and ground
The more ambiguous the stimuli,
the less room for confusion.
the less room for interpretation.
the less you rely on context.
the more room for interpretation.
A system of shared beliefs, values, customs, and behaviors is known as a
culture
organization
perceptual constancy
role
Selection occurs in perception in all of the following ways except
attention
exposure
retention
distraction
When people seek to present an ideal version of themselves, they are engaging in
selection
active perception
organization
impression management
First impressions
generally take weeks or more to develop.
are based on people's sense of humor and personality.
are generally accurate and therefore are lasting impressions.
are frequently based on other people's appearance and in as little as 3 seconds.
Differences in perception affect the way we understand ourselves, situations, stories, and others.
true
false
Everybody sees the world in the same way.
true
false
Active perception is your uniquely constructed meaning attributed to sensed stimuli.
true
false
Perception is a subjective, an active, and a creative process.
true
false
How you feel at the moment will not affect your perceptions or alter your communication.
true
false
Examples of organization include figure and ground, closure, proximity, and similarity.
true
false
Prejudice interferes with our accurate perceptions of others, and it can lead to discrimination.
true
false
Impression management is sharing personal details in order to make the other person feel better.
true
false
Once we understand the active nature of perception and recognize that people hold unique perceptions, we can see that we might make errors when we perceive other people.
true
false
First impressions may be formed in as little as 30 seconds.
true
false
