1. Chapter 2
Lesson 3

2. Perception test
perception test II
perception test III

3. perception How do you check the accuracy of our own perceptions?
Through communication?

4. Self-fulfilling prophecy
a pre-existing view of the world (or yourself) that shapes perceptions and communication.
We decide what our view of the world is
We collect sensory data to form perceptions that support our view
We communicate to others as though our view represents the truth

5. Results reflect our own (somewhat distorted) view
We can influence…
our own behavior
behavior of others.
Results reflect our own (somewhat distorted) view
Helpful results if positive
Destructive results if it is negative

6. Lesson 4 Language is a symbolic system
Denotative meaning
Dictionary -- literal meaning
Connotative meaning
Unique, personal meaning of the word
Bypassing
a single word is used to mean two different things.
two different words are used to mean the same thing.
Bypassing can negatively affect our attempts to communicate

7. Language is a system governed by rules
Rules about how language is put together
rules of syntax and semantics
(Grammar and vocabulary)
How language works in a particular context
regulative rules
Learn through observation
Learn through our own mistakes
Learn from instruction

8. Appropriate ways to say things
To a given person
At a given time
At a given place
For a give circumstance

9. Language related to perception
The way language is structured actually has an effect on the way people think.
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Language shapes culture v. culture shapes language