1. Perception Interpersonal Communication Dr. Marquita Byrd Communication Studies San Jose State University marquita.byrd@sjsu.edu

2. We base everything on what we perceive Perspective Changes Everything Perception Definition The process of selection organization evaluation interpretation memory and response to sensory data

3. Schemata of Perception Mental templates and life experiences we bring to any situation influence the way we relate to others. The manner in which we organize what we know and the patters of thought we display are referred to as schemata. 1.Physical constructs used to classify people according to physical characteristics 2.Interaction constructs social behavioral cues: friendly arrogant, trust worthy 3.Role constructs social position professor, student administrator 4.4. Psychological constructs: classify people according to such things as generosity, insecurity, shyness, humor

4. Perceptual Sets and Selectiveness Everything in our psychological filters shape the way we perceive reality And what we select to pay attention to