1. Chapter 2- Perception, The Self, and communication
Jessica Tapman, Devin McClellan, & Brandy Sellers

2. Chapter Topics
Perceiving Others
Perceiving the Self
Identity Management
3. Jessica Tapman
Perceiving Others
4. Narratives & Perception
Narratives are stories we create to make sense of our own personal world.
5. Common Perceptual Tendencies
Attribution- The process of attaching meaning to behavior
6. Common Perceptual TendenciesAttribution Errors
We often judge ourselves more charitably than we judge others
Self-serving bias- The tendency to interpret and explain information in a way that caststhe perceiver in the most favorable manner.
7. Common Perceptual TendenciesAttribution Errors
We are influenced by what is the most obvious
There are three factors that cause us to notice some messages and ignore others. Messages that are:
Intense
Repetitious
Contrastive
8. Intense- Where are your eyes drawn?
9. RepetitiousWhich sound are you paying attention to?
10. ContrastiveIs this normal?
11. Common Perceptual TendenciesAttribution Errors
We cling to our first impressions, even if they are wrong
12. Common Perceptual TendenciesAttribution Errors
We tend to assume others are similar to us
13. Common Perceptual TendenciesAttribution Errors
We tend to favor negative impressions over positive ones
14. Situational Factors Influencing Perception
Additional factors we use to make sense of others behavior
15. Situational Factors Influencing Perception
Relational Satisfaction
Degree of involvement with the other person
Past experience
Expectation
Social Roles
16. Social Roles
Who would you be more afraid of?
17. Situational Factors Influencing Perception
Relational Satisfaction
Degree of involvement with the other person
Past experience
Expectation
Social Roles

Knowledge

18. Self-Concept