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5.2. Perception
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- 1.
Define perception.
Hint
Think about how we interpret things around us daily.
- 2.
What is selective attention?
Hint
Consider what catches your focus in a busy environment.
- 3.
What is the first stage of the perceptual process?
- Receiving Stimuli
- Interpretation
- Response
Hint
Consider how we start to notice something in our environment.
- 4.
True or False: The halo effect can lead to biased perceptions based on a single trait.
- True
- False
Hint
Think about how we often favor someone due to a single good quality.
- 5.
A manager believes that an underperforming employee lacks motivation due to a single instance of missed deadlines. Discuss how this perception may not reflect the whole picture.
Hint
Think about various reasons why someone might miss deadlines.
- 6.
In a team meeting, diverse opinions lead to a misunderstanding where one employee feels judged based solely on their group's past behavior. Analyze how this could have been avoided.
Hint
Consider how team norms can either reinforce or eliminate biases.
Exercises
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2
Estimated Time
4 min
Passing Score
70%
Instructions
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- You can use hints if you need help
- Complete all questions before submitting
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4 min
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70%
Instructions
- Read each question carefully
- You can use hints if you need help
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2
Estimated Time
4 min
Passing Score
70%
Instructions
- Read each question carefully
- You can use hints if you need help
- Complete all questions before submitting