the process of selecting, organizing, and interpreting information.

the first part of the perception process, in which we focus our attention on certain incoming sensory information.

the degree to which something attracts our attention in a particular context.

the second part of the perception process, in which we sort and categorize information that we perceive.

the third part of the perception process, in which we assign meaning to our experiences using mental structures known as schemata.

databases of stored, related information that we use to interpret new experiences.

the overall idea of who a person thinks they are.

Concept that explains that we see ourselves reflected in other people's reactions to us and then form our self-concept based on how we believe other people see us.

the judgments and evaluations we make about our self-concept.

the judgments people make about their ability to perform a task within a specific context.

the process of strategically concealing or revealing personal information to influence others’ perceptions.

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COM115 PRINC of COMM

COM115 CH02 GLOSSARY

Question	Answer
Perception	the process of selecting, organizing, and interpreting information.
Selecting	the first part of the perception process, in which we focus our attention on certain incoming sensory information.
Salience	the degree to which something attracts our attention in a particular context.
Organizing	the second part of the perception process, in which we sort and categorize information that we perceive.
Interpretation	the third part of the perception process, in which we assign meaning to our experiences using mental structures known as schemata.
Schemata	databases of stored, related information that we use to interpret new experiences.
Self-concept	the overall idea of who a person thinks they are.
looking glass self	Concept that explains that we see ourselves reflected in other people's reactions to us and then form our self-concept based on how we believe other people see us.
Self-esteem	the judgments and evaluations we make about our self-concept.
Self-efficacy	the judgments people make about their ability to perform a task within a specific context.
Self-presentation	the process of strategically concealing or revealing personal information to influence others’ perceptions.

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