What Characteristic of Perception Explains Why Two Different Managers in a Diverse

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Multiple Choice

What characteristic of perception explains why two different managers in a diverse environment may view an employee's potential very differently?

• A)Perceptions are based on objective facts about diversity characteristics.
• B)Perceptions change quickly depending on the mood of the manager.
• C)Perceptions are influenced by schemas rather than stereotypes.
• D)Perceptions are rarely accurate so they vary widely.
• E)Perceptions are subjective and lead to different interpretations.

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Definitions:

Individualism

A social theory favoring freedom of action for individuals over collective or state control, emphasizing independence and self-reliance.

Psychodynamic Perspective

A psychological perspective that emphasizes unconscious processes and childhood experiences in shaping behavior and personality.

Conscious

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's own thoughts, feelings, and perceptions, as well as the external world.

Unconscious

Refers to the part of the mind that is inaccessible to the conscious mind but that affects behaviors and emotions.