Question 1

Provide an example of a stereotype that people often have of police officers.

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Question 2

List and define three of the four challenges we face when using schemas.

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•Mindlessness: A passive perceptual state characterized by reduced cognitive activity, inaccurate recall, and uncritical evaluation. •Selective perception: Active, critical thought resulting in succumbing to the biased nature of perception. •Distorted perception: Distortion due to bias or the sensational nature of the information received. •Undue influence: Greater credibility or importance given to something shown or said than should be the case.

Question 3

In your own words, describe the difference between self-concept and self-esteem.

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Self-concept refers to your awareness and understanding of who you are-as interpreted and influenced by your thoughts, actions, abilities, values, goals, and ideals, whereas self-esteem refers to your evaluation of those attributes.

Question 4

Define the term attribution.

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Question 5

Briefly state why mindless perception might be described as a benefit to a communicator.

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Question 6

Define self-disclosure.

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Question 7

What theory explains why others may become more physically attractive to us after we have had positive social interactions with them?

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Question 8

Briefly describe the process of selecting information as a step in the perception process.

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Question 9

When we evaluate our expectations, execution, and the outcomes of our behavior in a communication encounter, we may experience a sense of self-actualization, self-adequacy, or self-denigration. Define each of these three evaluations.

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Question 10

Describe the fundamental attribution error.

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Question 11

Provide an example of indirect evidence that has affected your self-concept.

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Question 12

Provide a brief example to illustrate how mindlessness can negatively influence our perception.

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Question 13

Define the term stereotype.

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Question 14

Provide a brief example of self-disclosure.
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Question 15

Describe how using schemas assists us in the perception process.

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Question 16

Briefly describe three elements of your schema for how people will behave in a college classroom.

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Question 17

Define self-concept.

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Question 18

Define the term schema.

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Question 19

The ability to predict actual success in a communication context from our self-concept is referred to as _____________.

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Question 20

In your own words, describe social comparison theory.

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Quiz 2: C: Perceiving the Self and Others