04-13-2011, 12:46 AM
People use many shortcuts to judge others like:
• Selective Perception
• Contrast Effects
• Halo Effects
• Projections
• Like-me Effect
• Stereotypes
You are required to identify the Perception Error in each of the
following examples of perceptual distortion. Also, briefly provide an
argument/ justification in favor of your answer.
Serial No. General perceptions Perception Error Justification
1 Women, generally, do not accept delegation and site visits and thus
should not be offered a managerial job. STEREOTYPE
2 A teacher perceives that his student Ali has a good Intelligent
quotient, is very hardworking, passionate, and honest with studies, so
he should be graded high. CONTRAST EFFECT
3 Mr. Ahmed can work under pressure and can meet deadlines at the last
moment. He thinks that his colleague and old friend Mr. Asif can also
do the same. LIKE-ME EFFECT
4 People who eat lots of food are overweight and unhealthy. HALO
EFFECT
• Selective Perception
• Contrast Effects
• Halo Effects
• Projections
• Like-me Effect
• Stereotypes
You are required to identify the Perception Error in each of the
following examples of perceptual distortion. Also, briefly provide an
argument/ justification in favor of your answer.
Serial No. General perceptions Perception Error Justification
1 Women, generally, do not accept delegation and site visits and thus
should not be offered a managerial job. STEREOTYPE
2 A teacher perceives that his student Ali has a good Intelligent
quotient, is very hardworking, passionate, and honest with studies, so
he should be graded high. CONTRAST EFFECT
3 Mr. Ahmed can work under pressure and can meet deadlines at the last
moment. He thinks that his colleague and old friend Mr. Asif can also
do the same. LIKE-ME EFFECT
4 People who eat lots of food are overweight and unhealthy. HALO
EFFECT