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    Perception Process

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    The Perception Process Perception is the way in which a person sees and understands the world; every person perceives the world in their own way and understanding. Today I am going to summarize the perception process and give you an example using the steps of the perception process. The perception process consists of 4 steps: selection‚ organization‚ interpretation‚ and negotiation. The first step in the perception process is selection. We tend to select what we want to perceive and we tend to

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    Holden Caulfield: An Unreliable Narrator In The Catcher in the Rye‚ Holden Caulfield is the narrator; throughout the story he shows to be an unreliable and reliable narrator. Caulfield is a teenage boy‚ who is psychologically depressed and confused. To be an unreliable narrator‚ the narrator must be biased‚ a liar‚ and unable to associate with other characters in the novel. These are all characteristics that prove the Holden is an unreliable narrator throughout the development of the novel. http://search

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    Perception and Priorities

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    Perception and Priorities what factors influences your listening perception and priorities? What are the implications of those factors? How can question techniques and nonverbal feedback improves the interactive process for a greater productivity? Every organization wants to always be on top and to achieve a great success with any businesses; but in order to reach those goals their appointed managers need to lay out a strong foundation to keep up float and in compliance with the set goals

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    Perceptions on Belonging

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    Perceptions of Belonging in our society “We belong … like fish in water. We’re in our environment.” This quote from the New York Times shows the perception of belonging as the idea about connecting to a place‚ person‚ group or a community. ’Feliks Skrzynecki’ by Peter Skrzynecki‚ ’I’m nobody! Who are you?’ by Emily Dickinson and ’The Rabbits’ by John Marsden & Shaun Tan show the concept of belonging as being contrasted towards the New York Times quote‚ showing the alienation and non-existent

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    How Does Holden Mature

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    the main character‚ Holden is stuck between two worlds: one with being mature and the other of childhood. Holden is viewed as a childish “madman” (mental condition) by the audience. Holden is afraid of change‚ so it is hard for him to live in the world we stay in. It is always changing‚ so the transfer from being a teenager to an adult is hard for him. Though Holden is confused between the two worlds‚ he will gain his conscience towards the end and make up his mind. Holden thinks things should

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    Holden is introduced as a rebel that refuses to complete his homework assignments and has even got expelled for his poor grades. Holden describes most people as phonies and fakes because he feels they are putting on an act to impress others. Holden is a person that values honesty and sincerity. Holden likes to act spontaneously. For example‚ he decides to go to NYC to spend a few nights in a cheap motel. Holden is very interested in sex even though he is a virgin. He feels strongly that sex should

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    How Does Holden Mature

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    readers life through Holden Caulfield’s eyes. The readers see his outlook on life‚ thoughts about people‚ and ideas about maturity and adulthood. Even though Holden doesn’t want to grow up‚ he still develops maturity through three symbols: the museum‚ the idea of being "the catcher in the rye‚" and the carrousel and gold rings. The museum holds many fond memories for Holden that he does not want to let go of. He loves this museum because he feels that it never changes. Holden says that every time

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    that come to mind when thinking of the character‚ Holden Caulfield. The title of the book by JD Salinger reveals much about the personality of Caulfield. Holden Caulfield‚ the main character of The Catcher in the Rye‚ is explained in great detail with the title. The life experiences of Caulfield have shaped him in each and every way. Holden Caulfield’s personality is revealed to be protecting‚ childish‚ and at the same time very confused. Holden Caulfield’s personality is very protective and the

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    Rye by J.D. Salinger‚ Holden Caulfield is a 16 year old boy from New York City. He recently got the ax from his school‚ Pencey Prep‚ for failing four classes. He ends up roaming around the streets of New York City for three days‚ after leaving school early for Winter Break. Through Holden’s adventures‚ he becomes addicted to smoking‚ drinking and going out to night clubs. This conclusion leads me to think that he has the common issues that teens deal with daily. Although Holden secludes himself from

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    Although Holden talks at length about what he dislikes about the society he does find comfort in things he believes are innocent which he feels need to protected. This is why he did not have sex with Sunny he saw her as vulnerable creature placed in a dangerous situation like the ducks he saw at the park in central park which is surrounded by the hazardous streets of New York City. This reminded of other people which he viewed weak as the ducks like Jane which was going on a date with Stradlater

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