In analyzing the range of factors that influence the perception and communication of an individual based on the visual summary provided in the book I think that interests, experiences, intellectual ability, emotional state, outlook, and knowledge are the perception factors that have affected the abilities of the individuals to communicate with each other.
For the purpose of argument and presentation, I have to narrow down the presumed conditions of the situation in order to show how the societal and cultural factors might have influenced the perception and communication between the two individuals in the picture.
Based on the visual summary, and based on my observation of …show more content…
In the visual summary one is female and the other is male, although the male is a lot younger than the female this established sexual hierarchy will play a role in the credibility of the woman and the degree of the boy’s openness. If they were mother and son, how the father regards the mother will strongly determine the credibility of what she is presenting to him.
Also, individuality among their women is not encouraged. Very few women accomplish a good and high degree of education. Their opinions are not highly regarded in most decision making.
On a positive note factors like the emotional state, and the relationship that exist between them can also determine the degree of openness and respect the two parties may have for each other.
The age difference can also be considered as a factor to determine the degree of susceptibility of the minor to the information being given by the adult. Another factor that can play an important role in the success or effectiveness of their communication is the interest in the subject being discussed. Both individuals may or may not share the same interest on the topic. A shared common interest will provide for a more enjoyable conversations and prolonged attention spans versus one that may be dimmed uninteresting and