Perception Checking Exercises

Directions: For the exercise below, use perception checking after each scenario by answering the A and B.

(EXAMPLE) - Your roommate walked in the door, and you said, Hi, how was your day? Typically, he comes home and the first thing he does is tell you how his day went. Today, he walked in, did not acknowledge your presence, and went straight to his room.

1. Describe the behavior you have observed. (My answer My roommate came home and went straight into his room without saying anything to me.)
2. Provide at least two possible interpretations of the behavior. (My answer My roommate is either 1) tired from work and school; or 2) he is upset with me.)
3. Ask for clarification. (You do not have to write anything for this section).

1. A good friend from your workplace has not joined you for your regular lunchtime walks during the past three days even though youve left her messages to let her know that you miss her and would like for her to join you for a stroll. She usually responds to your messages or walks with you. Recently, she hasnt responded.*

1. Describe the behavior you have observed.
2. Provide at least two possible interpretations of the behavior.

2. A best friend with whom you have shared all of your secrets for years has recently changed when around you. The former casual conversations about school and home have not been the same; and on occasion youve had to talk up and/or repeat what you previously said a couple of times just to grab his/her attention.*

1. Describe the behavior you have observed.
2. Provide at least two possible interpretations of the behavior.

3. You have been asking your friend to drive you to school for the past three weeks. During one of your car rides, you asked your friend if you can get a ride back home from school as well. Your friend did not respond and was silent.

1. Describe the behavior you observed.
2. Provide at least two possible interpretations of the behavior.

4. Your partner has been quiet during your drive home from the movie. After previous dates such as this, the two of you would discuss the movie diving extensively to its underlying meanings. Today however, your partner is quiet and looking straight ahead.

A. Describe the behavior you observed.

B. Provide at least two possible interpretations of the behavior.

5. Your professor arrives to class 15 minutes late every class session seemingly looking flustered and lost in thought.

A. Describe the behavior you observed.

B. Provide at least two possible interpretations of the behavior.