Which Is Good Advice When We Are Seeking Explanation and Clarification

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which is good advice when we are seeking explanation and clarification of our perceptions?

• A) Begin by asking the other person to explain his or her perception.
• B) Ask for explanation or clarification if you don't understand the other person's viewpoint.
• C) Present only facts when you express your viewpoint.
• D) Tell the other person what you infer his or her perception to be.

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Definitions:

Stigma Consciousness

The expectation of being perceived by other people, particularly those in the majority group, in terms of one’s group membership.

Stereotype Threat

The concern that one might do something to confirm a negative stereotype about one’s group either in one’s own eyes or the eyes of someone else.

Disidentification

The process of disinvesting in any area in which one’s group traditionally has been underrepresented or negatively stereotyped.

Self-objectification

The tendency to view oneself primarily as an object to be looked at and evaluated based on appearance, rather than as a fully rounded individual.