Short paper Analysis

1- In which ways the self-fulfilling prophecy occurred in the film? What elements of the self-concept and personality of the characters prompted that situation? Provide at least three examples with their respective characters and storyline.

2- In which ways the process of perception (selection, organization, and interpretation) builds up the storyline between the Persian shop-owner, Farhad, and the locksmith, Daniel Ruiz?

3- In which ways the process of perception (selection, organization, and interpretation) builds up the storyline between the LAPD officer John Ryan and his partner, and TV Director Cameron Thayer and his wife Christine?

4- Take a look at the factors that influence on perception (physiological, cultural, sex and gender roles, occupational roles, and relational roles). Give one example of each factor operating in at least one of the storylines of the film.

5- Perceptual errors may lead to serious problems in communication. Some of the Common Perceptual Tendencies are that 1)  making snap judgements; 2) judging ourselves more charitably than we judge others; 3) paying more attention to negative impressions than positive others; 4) being influenced by what is most obvious; 5) clinging to first impression, even if wrong; and 6) assuming that others are similar to us. Mention one example from each of the 6 perceptual tendencies that are shown in the film.