San Diego State University Session 5 Perils of Perception Activity Reflection Questions

Then, reflect on this experience thinking of concepts from the class. For the Perils of Perception activity, I have an expectation that the assignment be about 1500 words, as stated in the syllabus. You may write it as a formal essay using the questions in the prompt as a guide, or you may write mini-essay responses to the prompts, whichever you prefer. I am not so strict about word length or format, as long as you show a strong familiarity with the course concepts. """""

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Perils of Perception Activity reflection

Take Perils of Perception Quiz online at: https://perils.ipsos.com/quiz/index.html (Links to an external site.)

While completing the Perils of Perception activity, pay careful attention to how the average respondent answered these questions. After completing the activity, write a reflection that considers the following:

How did your perceptions align (or not) with evidence?

How did the public’s opinion align with evidence?

If a substantial portion of the general public holds an opinion that is not accurate, how might that affect which policies are passed, and how policies are designed?

What policy typologies might be used?

• Give specific examples from the quiz. 
• Rubric
• Analytical Essay Rubric- 25 pts
• CriteriaRatingsPts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting and GrammarFew, if any, errors of punctuation, spelling, capitalization (mechanics). Few if any grammatical errors (agreement, tense, case, number, pronoun use). Sentences are well-phrased and varied in length and structure. They flow smoothly from one to another.