Perception The process of becoming aware of objects and events from the senses. Something effects...

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Perception The process of becoming aware of objects and events from the senses. Something effects your senses You interpret and explain the sensation to yourself

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Perception Everyone’s perception is individual, including whether or not they adhere to the following:

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Page 1: Perception The process of becoming aware of objects and events from the senses. Something effects your senses You interpret and explain the sensation to.

PerceptionThe process of becoming aware of objects and events from the senses.

Something effects your sensesYou interpret and explain the sensation to yourself

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What affects our perceptions?

Physical Differences (hearing, sight, speech, etc.)Past Experiences / BackgroundCurrent Situation

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PerceptionEveryone’s perception is individual, including whether or not they

adhere to the following:

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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

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Ageism- prejudice or discrimination against a particular age-group and especially the elderly

Racism- prejudice or discrimination against a particular race

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Ethnocentrism- characterized by or based on the attitude that one's own group is superior