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Question 31

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The idea that our past experiences lead us to see the world in a particular way that is difficult to change is called

A) perceptual constancy.
B) selective retention.
C) cultural selection.
D) stubbornness.

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Question 32

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Which of the following is the best example of how role affects perception?

A) I am a Cuban American whose parents fled Havana in 1906.
B) I am an honor student and president of the student body.
C) I am a biracial person.
D) Although few know it, I am a former Baptist.

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Question 33

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Define perception and explain in an essay the differences between the active and subjective views of perception.

Interpretive perception involves only internal stimuli.

Explain the difference between stereotypes and prejudice.

Perception checking is a skill that helps us

Noticing the women in the room more than the men in the room is an example of selective attention.

"Birds of a feather flock together" is an expression that illustrates the concept of closure.

The process of perception includes selection, organization, and interpretation.

Prejudices can be positive where you pre-judge that another person is "good" without any evidence.

Proximity is when we organize stimuli based on their likeness or similarity.

How you perceive yourself plays a central role in communication.