Person Perception Follows Some Basic Principles

question 247

Multiple Choice

Person perception follows some basic principles. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

• A) Your self-perception influences how you perceive others and how you act on your perceptions.
• B) Your goals in a particular situation determine the amount and kind of information you collect about others.
• C) Your reactions to others are not determined by your perceptions of them, but rather by who or what they really are.
• D) In every situation, you evaluate people partly in terms of how you expect them to act in that situation.

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Definitions:

Assertiveness

The quality of being self-assured and confident without being aggressive, allowing an individual to express themselves and stand up for their rights.

Cooperativeness

Cooperativeness is the willingness or propensity of individuals to work together for a common goal or benefit.

Conflict Process Model

A framework that outlines the progression of conflict from its origins through the stages of manifestation, escalation, and resolution.

Manifest Conflict

A conflict that is openly expressed or visible, as opposed to being hidden or suppressed.