BU288 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Dispositional Attribution, Fundamental Attribution Error, Laziness
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Bu 288 chapter 3 perception, attribution, and diversity. The process of interpreting the messages of our senses to provide order and meaning to the environment. People frequently base their actions on the interpretation of reality that their perceptual system provides, rather than on reality itself. Components of perception: the perceiver experience, needs and emotions can affect his or her perceptions of a target. Experience is the most important characteristic of a perceiver. Past experiences lead to expectations which affect current perceptions. Emotions such as anger, happiness or fear can influence our perceptions. Your boss making a comment about your performance a week before he decides whether or not you"re promoted. You perceive this differently than if you were without the promotion). People form perceptions of themselves based on their personal characteristics and memberships in social categories. Our personal identity is based on our unique personal characteristics such as interests, abilities and traits.
