Important terms for Perceptions (cont'd)

Perception: Interpretations rather than exact copies of reality, which may be changed/biased by personal experiences.

Person perception:
[1] Physical Apperance
Heavily influenced and biased.

[2] Need to Explain
Try to explain why a person acts/dresses in a certain way.

[3] Influence on a behaviour
First impression would influence how you treat a person.

[4] Effect of Race
Some people perceive faces that are racially different than their own races.


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