5.2. Perception

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define perception.

   Hint

   Think about how we interpret things around us daily.

2. 2.

   What is selective attention?

   Hint

   Consider what catches your focus in a busy environment.

3. 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. 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. 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. 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.