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PerceptionThe process of becoming aware of objects and events from the senses.
Something effects your sensesYou interpret and explain the sensation to yourself
What affects our perceptions?
Physical Differences (hearing, sight, speech, etc.)Past Experiences / BackgroundCurrent Situation
PerceptionEveryone’s perception is individual, including whether or not they
adhere to the following:
Stereotyping- labeling people as part of a group and treating them as if
they possessed only the characteristics of that
group
Sexism- behavior, conditions, or attitudes
that foster stereotypes of social roles based on
gender
Ageism- prejudice or discrimination against a particular age-group and especially the elderly
Racism- prejudice or discrimination against a particular race
Ethnocentrism- characterized by or based on the attitude that one's own group is superior