When We Make Assumptions About Why People Do the Things

question 195

Multiple Choice

When we make assumptions about why people do the things they do we are making

• A) an attribution.
• B) a first impression.
• C) a stereotype.
• D) an actor observer bias

Acknowledge the cognitive processes involved in perception, including internal and external information integration.

Understand the concept of affordances in direct perception.

Understand the concept of visual agnosias and its impact on interpretation of visual information.

Recognize how context influences perception and the ease of recognizing letters within words.

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Definitions:

Vocational Planning

The process of exploring and preparing for specific careers based on an individual's interests, skills, and values, often involving educational and training paths.

Identity

The qualities, beliefs, personality, looks, and expressions that make a person or group distinct from others.

Attitude

A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically reflected in a person's behavior.

Cognition

The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses, encompassing processes like memory, judgment, and problem-solving.