Perceptual Errors and its Types

A perceptual error is the inability to judge humans, things or situations fairly and accurately. Examples could include such things as bias, prejudice, stereotyping, which have always caused human beings to err in different aspects of their lives.

Perceptual error has strong impact in organisation and it hampers in proper decision making skill while hiring,performance appraisal,review,feedback etc

There are many types of perceptual errors in workplace

1.Selective Perception-People generally interpret according to their basis of interests,idea and backgrounds.It is the tendency not to notice and forget the stimuli that cause emotional discomfort.For example we might think that fresher graduates with above 80 % marks will exceptionally do well in technical interviews of respective subjects

2.Halo Effect-We misjudge people by concentrating on one single behavior or trait.It has deep impact and give inaccurate result most of the time.For example we always have an impression of a lazy person can never be punctual in any occasion.

3.Stereotypes-We always have a tendency to classify people to a general groups /categories in order to simplify the matter.For example-Women are always good homemakers and can do well in work life balance

4.Contrast Effect-We again sometimes judge people in comparison to others . This example generally found in sports,academics and performance review

5.Projection-This is very common among Perceptual errors.Projection of one's own attitude,personality or behavior into some other person.For example- To all honest people,everybody is honest.

6.Impression-We all know the term "first impression is the last impression" and we apply that too .For example-During the time of hiring, thought like this "The most decent and modest person in the interview can do very well in every roles and responsibilities " always arise.

Strategies for Improving Perceptual Skills: 7 Strategies

1. Knowing Oneself Accurately: One of the powerful ways to minimize perceptual distortions is to know yourself.
2. Emphathize with Others:
3. Have a Positive Attitude:
4. Postpone Impression Formation:
5. Communicating Openly:
6. Comparing One's Perceptions with that of Others:
7. Introducing Diversity Management Programs

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