Perception, Self, and Communication

What Is Perception?

Why Do Differences in Perception Occur?

Physiological Factors

Past Experiences and Roles

Culture and Co-culture

Present Feelings and Circumstances

What Occurs in Perception?

Selection

Organization

Interpretation

How Do We Perceive Others?

Attribution Errors

Perceptual Errors

What Is Self-Awareness?

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

Self-Knowledge

Self-Actualization

What Is Self-Concept?

Self-Image

Self-Esteem

Improving Self-Concept

Barriers to Improving Self-Concept

What Is Self-Presentation?

Chapter Review

Summary

Key Terms

References