Unit 1 Discussion: Perception

In this unit, you are learning about how perception affects social situations. According to your textbook, we use four types of cognitive schemata (schemas) to make sense of perceptions: prototypes, personal constructs, stereotypes, and scripts. We apply schemata to organize and interpret experiences in our lives. The schemata shape our perceptions and influence how we communicate.

For this discussion board:

· Read chapter 2 in your textbook to find information to help you understand the concepts discussed in this assignment.

· Find a recent example in the media that features a stereotype. (Your choice of media can be a commercial, scene in a movie/TV show, social media video, etc. that you saw in the past year. )

· Explain how the stereotype influenced the social situation in the media clip.

· Please include an APA reference for your media clip. (To find the proper way to format resources, use Academic Writer link on the left sidebar of Blackboard.)

· In response to your peers, briefly share an experience where your perception influenced communication in a social situation. (Please respond to at least two of your classmates’ initial posts.)

Readings and Resources

Readings and Resources

eBook:

Wood, J.T. (2017). Communication in our lives (8th ed.). Stamford, CT: Cengage.

· Chapter 1: The World of Communication (pp. 1-21).

· Chapter 2: Perception and Communication (pp. 25-43).

Articles, Websites, and Videos:

This brief video identifies and explains the three models of communication covered in your textbook; linear, interactive, and transactional.

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The 3 Models of Communication

Duration: 3:32 User: Taylor Stickle – Added: 11/23/18

This video explains the concept of self-fulfilling prophecy and offers a few suggestions on how to utilize it in a positive way.

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You Become What You Think About | Self-Fulfilling Prophecies

Duration: 1:21 User: Thinking About Things – Added: 9/25/18