Some Factors Distort Our Perceptions

question 63

Multiple Choice

Some factors distort our perceptions. One such factor, _______, creates an expectation of what specific situations, people or events will be like.

• A) stereotyping
• B) jumping to conclusions
• C) the halo effect
• D) first impressions

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Definitions:

New Employer

An organization or individual for whom one has recently started working, marking the beginning of a new employment relationship.

Conformity

The act or behavior of aligning one's attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors with those of a group or society.

Group Standard

A set of norms, values, or expectations that are established by a group and guide the behavior and attitudes of its members.

Behavior Adjustment

A process of changing or modifying actions and reactions to achieve a desired outcome or behavior.