per·cep·tion pərˈsepSHən/ noun noun: perception; plural noun: perceptions the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses. the normal limits to human perception the state of being or process of becoming aware of something through the senses. the perception of pain synonyms: recognition, awareness, consciousness, appreciation, realization, knowledge, grasp, understanding, comprehension, apprehension; formalcognizance our perception of our own limitations a way of regarding, understanding, or interpreting something; a mental impression. Hollywoods perception of the tastes of the American public synonyms: impression, idea, conception, notion, thought, belief, judgment, estimation popular perceptions of old age intuitive understanding and insight. as·sump·tion əˈsəm(p)SHən/ noun 1. a thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof. they made certain assumptions about the market synonyms: supposition, presumption, belief, expectation, conjecture, speculation, surmise, guess, premise, hypothesis; More 2. the action of taking or beginning to take power or responsibility. the assumption of an active role in regional settlements synonyms: seizure, arrogation, appropriation, expropriation, commandeering, confiscation, hijacking, wresting DECEPTION; Deception, beguilement, deceit, bluff,mystification and subterfuge are acts to propagate beliefs of things that are not true, or not the whole truth (as in half-truths oromission). Deception can involvedissimulation, propaganda, and sleight of hand, as well as distraction, camouflage, or concealment. There is also self-deception, as in bad faith. Deception is a major relational transgressionthat often leads to feelings of betrayal and distrust between relational partners. Deception violates relational rules and is considered to be a negative violation of expectations. Most people expect friends, relational partners, and even strangers to be truthful most of the time. If people expected most conversations to be untruthful, talking and communicating with others would require distraction and misdirection to acquire reliable information.
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