When Lori got an A on her music history paper, she concluded that she was indeed smart. However, when she failed her biology test the next week, she blamed the professor’s “confusing” questions for her poor result. Which barrier is hindering the accuracy of Lori’s perceptions?

A __________ is an example of a disconfirming response.

A common barrier to interpersonal perception is that we often focus too much on ____________ information.

What is the process of communicating a group’s culture from one generation to another called?

What is a conclusion that is based on speculation?

Svetlana and Kyla have a close friendship despite the fact that the leader of Svetlana’s country has labeled Kyla’s country as an enemy. Which suggestion to avoid ethnocentrism does this demonstrate?

What skill is involved when you take into account the other person’s thoughts, feelings, values, background, and overall perspective when communicating?

Rex likes Karl because he thinks Karl is fun, smart, and energetic. When someone points out that Karl is a cheapskate, Rex refuses to believe it. Perhaps Rex’s perception is clouded by the __________ effect.

Our tendency to put ourselves in situations that reinforce our attitudes, beliefs, values, or behaviors is known as __________.

Rashid went to dinner with his good friend Megan. They stayed at the restaurant for hours simply because they were enjoying each other’s conversation. According to Martin Buber, their relationship is best described as __________.