Interpersonal Communication
This week we are talking about and learning about perception and how it influences our communication.
Read Chapter 4 in Interpersonal Communication by Kory Floyd.
Discussion questions for the week:
Watch this video and respond to a question below
- After watching the video above, how do you think the idea that the photographers were given shaped their pictures? What are the differences between the photographs?
- What inaccurate perceptions do people often have of you? Why are people prone to making these perceptual mistakes? What perceptual mistakes concerning other people do you find yourself making?
- Read “Prejudiced thoughts run through all our minds — the key is what we do with them” and reflect on your bias. How can we do to improve our perceptions? How can we make our bias less limited?
Answer previewMy bias is gender-based because I believe that women should not perform specific roles in society. My family and religious background have significantly shaped how I perceive gender. A woman should be submissive, and the man is the head of the house. However, there is not the case since there are families where the father is a stay at home dad while the mother is the breadwinner. I can improve my perception by first understanding my prejudicial thoughts because they impact biased actions. I can make my bias limited by connecting with the opinions of other people. Acknowledging and owning the pain of being judged will limit bias since hurting others goes against one’s values (Hayes, 2020). Also, committing to change helps to minimize the impact of prejudice on others. Therefore, motivation to listen more and step back for others to contribute helps express compassion and avoid bias.
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Interpersonal Communication
