Question

Discusses four types of perceptual distortions: stereotyping, halo effects, selective perception, and projection. Define each of these and provide an example

Answer 1

Answer:

Four different types of perceptual distortion are

Explanation:

Four different types of perceptual distortion are

Stereotyping -  it is referred to as the idea and thinking about someone that one took due to a misunderstanding. This mistaken can be partly true or untrue.

Example of stereotype - Indians are good at math, Africans have better athletic ability.

Halo effects - it is referred to the someone's impression influences how one feels about the character of others.

for example - when someone finds that particular person is smart enough to carry out his won work efficiently

Perception - is the process of interpreting, and organizing information that is sent through the sense organs.

Example -  perception is awareness which decides which activity is needed at a particular time to gain maximum benefit

projection - it is a sense of defense mechanism that someone employs to get rid of emotion and difficulty,

for example - when someone defends his/her own ideas and then you interrupt.