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Seeing/believing/seeing: perception-correcting and cognitive skills.

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  • 1Raymond A. Kent School of Social Work, University of Louisville, KY 40292.

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|May 1, 1991
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Believing is seeing: our eyes can deceive us. This study identifies 10 skills to improve perception and cognitive accuracy in interpreting information, particularly for social workers.

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Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Social Work Research

Background:

  • Human perception is often subjective and prone to biases.
  • Individuals may see what they expect or want to see, rather than objective reality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the relationship between perception and cognition.
  • To identify skills that can enhance observational and interpretive accuracy.

Main Methods:

  • Theoretical discussion of perception and cognition.
  • Identification of 10 specific skills for correcting perceptual and cognitive processes.

Main Results:

  • The study outlines 10 actionable skills.
  • These skills aim to refine how individuals process incoming stimuli.

Conclusions:

  • Implementing these 10 skills can significantly improve accuracy in observations and interpretations.
  • Enhanced perceptual and cognitive skills are crucial for professionals like social workers.

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