Question 1

Dr.Smith finds that one of his colleagues,Dr.Tompkins,is difficult to deal with professionally.However,once you get Dr.Tompkins away from the office,he can be one of the nicest and most caring people you would want to know.Dr.Smith decides that while Dr.Tompkins can be difficult to work with,he is still an admirable man.Which process of perceptual organization and interpretation (impression formation,implicit personality theory,attribution theory,or use of personal constructs)did Dr.Smith most likely employ in arriving at this conclusion? Justify your response.

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Question 2

Explain how the impression formation theory,implicit personality theory,the use of mental constructs,and attribution theories are related.

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Question 3

Discuss the difference(s)between the halo effect and the horn effect.

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Question 4

What is standpoint theory,and how does it explain why people with differing cultural backgrounds have different perceptions of others' behaviors? Provide an example.

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Question 5

Paula and Gary are divorcing after eight years of marriage.Paula cites Gary's infidelity as the primary cause of the divorce,but Gary says his affair was simply a symptom of a marriage that had been empty for years,ever since Paula's career became more demanding and her time at home scarce.Use causal attribution theory to explain their differing attributions for the demise of their marriage.

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Question 6

Explain what the fundamental attribution error is,and give an example of how it might affect a relationship.

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Question 7

Define perception and interpersonal perception,and give an example between active perception and passive perception.

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Question 8

Briefly explain how stereotypes can help us.

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Question 9

Explain the difference between direct perception checking and indirect perception checking.Think about your own relationships,and provide a detailed example of each type which you have experienced or observed.

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Question 10

List and describe the three stages of the interpersonal perception process.

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Quiz 3: Interpersonal Communication and Perception