![]() ![]() This is due to the visual comparison of the middle circle on the left with its surrounding circles, whereas the middle circle on the right is compared with the bigger circles surrounding it. At first glance, the circle on the left may appear bigger, but they are the same size. This principle is shown here in the third figure. The contrast between our focus of attention and the remainder of the environment may make an object appear bigger or smaller. ![]() Our visual perception is often biased because we do not perceive objects in isolation. What do you see? Most people look at this figure and see two faces or a goblet, depending on which color- black or white-they focus upon. Our coverage of these perceptual biases is not exhaustive-there are many other biases and tendencies that can be found in the way people perceive stimuli. In this section, we will describe some common perceptual tendencies we engage in when perceiving objects or other people and the consequences of such perceptions. For example, one experiment showed that when people who were afraid of spiders were shown spiders, they inaccurately thought that the spider was moving toward them. In fact, what we see in the environment may be objectively flat out wrong because of such mental tendencies. Therefore, what we see in the environment is a function of what we value, our needs, our fears, and our emotions. If you were recently turned down for a loan, an item of financial news may jump out at you. If you are the mother of a picky eater, an advice column on toddler feeding may be the first thing you see when looking at the page. For example, have you ever noticed that while glancing at a newspaper or a news Web site, information that is especially interesting or important to you jumps out of the page and catches your eye? If you are a sports fan, while scrolling down the pages, you may immediately see a news item describing the latest success of your team. Our perception of the environment is not entirely rational. We go beyond the information that is present in our environment, pay selective attention to some aspects of the environment, and ignore other elements that may be immediately apparent to other people. What makes human perception so interesting is that we do not solely respond to the stimuli in our environment. Perception may be defined as the process by which individuals detect and interpret environmental stimuli. We interpret our environment, formulate responses, and act accordingly. Our behavior is not only a function of our personality and values but also of the situation. Describe the biases inherent in our perceptions of other people. ![]() Describe the biases of self-perception.Describe how we perceive visual objects and how these tendencies may affect our behavior.Understand the influence of biases in the process of perception. ![]()
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