Perception

Perception: An process of defining the environment via organization and interpretation of individualistic impressions.

Significance:

1. Perception of reality is the foundation of human behaviour
2. The world gains significance through the way in which it is perceived.

Factors Influencing Perception

1. The Perciever
1. Observer
1. Attitudes, motives, interests, experience, expectations
2. The Target
1. Person of interest
1. Novelty, motion, sounds, size, background, proximity
3. The Situation
1. Time, work setting, social setting

Perceptual Error

Categorical Thinking Web

Social Perception Web

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