The Process by Which People Select, Organise and Interpret Information

question 81

Multiple Choice

The process by which people select, organise and interpret information to form a meaningful picture of the world is known as:

• A) interpretation.
• B) exposure.
• C) perception.
• D) inference.
• E) intelligence.

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Definitions:

Self-serving Bias

The common tendency to credit ourselves for our successes (attributing them to internal factors) while attributing our failures to external factors.

Stereotyping Bias

The preconceived and oversimplified beliefs or ideas about particular groups of people, which can influence judgments and decisions unconsciously.

Self-concept

An individual's perception of themselves, shaped by their experiences, beliefs, and attributes.

Self-deception

The act of lying to oneself or convincing oneself of a truth that is actually false.