IComm Chapter 2 Test Flashcards

Front

What is the main focus of the perception process as described in the text?

Back

Selectively attending and assigning meaning to information.

Front

Why might two people have different interpretations of the same behavior?

Back

Their perceptions are influenced by their beliefs and experiences.

Front

Which of the following best describes social perception?

Back

Who we believe ourselves and others to be, which influences how we communicate.

Front

Why can communicating effectively be challenging when perceptions differ?

Back

Because our perceptions of the world, ourselves, and others may not align with those of others.

Front

What does the brain do with sensory information according to the perception process?

Back

It selects some information and organizes and interprets it.

Front

Why can't we process all the information we encounter?

Back

We are constantly barraged with information and must make choices about what to give our attention to.

Front

What is one reason we are more likely to pay attention to certain information?

Back

It is relevant to our interests or personal lives.

Front

What is the main function of organization and interpretation in the brain?

Back

To process and interpret stimuli using principles of simplicity and pattern.

Front

Example of dual processing as described in the text: Consciously thinking about every step when driving, Automatically stopping at a red light without thinking, Forgetting to stop at a red light, Reading a book out loud.

Back

Automatically stopping at a red light without thinking.

Front

Why might our interpretations of reality not always be correct?

Back

Because our interpretations are based on personal beliefs and experiences.