*Client name :katlynAssignment 1: Perception*
Quite often, our perceptions influence our judgment of people or events.
For example, when we are driving and someone cuts us off, some of us
instinctively yell, throw our hands up, and stretch forward to try to see
the other driver. We announce loudly that the driver is a mindless idiot
and should not be allowed on the road. However, that is merely our
perception. Maybe the driver was rushing because her son broke his arm and
she was trying to get to the Emergency Room. Having that knowledge would
certainly change the way we perceived the driver and his or her actions.
In this assignment we will take a look at the four stages of perception
covered in your online readings as they relate to the video “Language in
the Office”. In this scenario, you will examine the perspective of one of
the four main characters. The character you are assigned is based on the
first letter of your last name (unless your instructor assigns you a
different character).
1. John—starts the scenario talking to Regina *(last name beginning with
A-F)*
2. Regina—working at the desk *(last name beginning with G-M)*
3. Brian—another employee (holding the football) *(last name beginning
with N-S)*
4. Gerald—assistant manager *(last name beginning with T-Z)*
Watch the video, "Language in the Office
<https://media.pearsoncmg.com/pls/us/edmc/132319956X/language_in_the_office.html>"
and for your initial post, take on the perspective of your assigned
character. (Click here
<https://myclasses.argosy.edu/content/enforced/21029-16979529/94d2b703-5cce-444a-9f0e-2df46c5637e0/AU_COM180_M2_A1_VideoTranscription.pdf?_&d2lSessionVal=OMxyhD5wxujIS86PUKykzZA09>
to view the text transcript of the video.) Provide some insight as to why
you think your character responded the way he or she did. You will walk
through the perception process and create a perception of your character
and the scenario. Your initial post should be a minimum of three paragraphs
(one for each of the first three stages of perception).
*Stage 1: Selection*
How do you think your character perceives the scenario? What were the
verbal/non-verbal cues that justify your answer? Remember, in the selection
phase it is usually the loud or out of the ordinary items that get selected
first. As you work through this process, notice what is catching the
attention of your character. What is not catching the attention of your
character? What type of mood is your character in?
*Stage 2: Organization*
Now that you have perceived the scenario, you must organize the information
of his/her surroundings. Take a look at each of the other characters in the
scenario. Based on their looks alone, classify each of the characters. For
instance, you might look at a woman in a business suit as being a
successful person, or if you see a person driving in a limousine, you would
think that they were rich. Assess the other characters based on what you
see in the scenario.
*Stage 3: Interpretation*
Now that you have described your character and done a brief assessment of
each of the other characters in the scenario, examine the non-verbal cues
that the other members are giving through the video. Based on their tone,
communication, and non-verbal cues write a brief description of your
perception of each team member.
*By the due date assigned*, post your initial response to the *Discussion
Area.*
After you have made your initial post, you will conduct the last stage in
the perception process in your responses to your classmates. Find a
classmate that has posted from the perspective of a different character
than yours.
*Step 4: Negotiation*
Read through the perception process of the other characters. Did your
classmate perceive their character the same way that you perceived their
character? Did your classmate perceive your character the same way that you
did? What were some of your similarities and differences in perception
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