Focusing on can damage your perceptual accuracy. a. stereotypes b. perception checking c. perceptions d. nonverbal messages

The correct answer is A. Stereotypes

Explanation:

Perceptual accuracy occurs as individuals perceive or understand the world and events in it objectively and holistically, which means they are able to perceive reality entirely and without letting own beliefs or judgments affect this perception.

On the other hand, stereotypes are inaccurate fixed ideas that are the result of negative preconceptions about people or situations. Focusing on stereotypes affects negatively perceptual accuracy because stereotypes are based on judgments or mistaken information and therefore they do not allow individuals to have an accurate, objective and entire perception (perceptual accuracy).

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