Asked by Danessa Fuentes on Apr 28, 2024
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A common barrier to interpersonal perception is that we often focus too much on ____________ information.
A) positive
B) direct
C) negative
D) uncertain
Negative Information
Unfavorable, adverse, or undesirable data or facts about a situation, individual, or entity.
- Examine how biases and barriers, such as self-serving bias and stereotypes, impact the precision of interpersonal perception.
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Brittnay PattersonMay 04, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
We often focus too much on negative information when perceiving others, which can lead to stereotypes, biases, and misunderstandings. This can prevent us from seeing the positive qualities and intentions of the other person.
Learning Objectives
- Examine how biases and barriers, such as self-serving bias and stereotypes, impact the precision of interpersonal perception.