How Does Language Affect Perception??

Language: Language is defined as any body which can be written, spoken, or otherwise communicated between individuals and/or groups. Taking this definition into account, language is not specific to human beings. Animals are also affected by a form of language.

Body language is also a notable form of communication. It is a member of the type of language communicated via implication. This means, it is not directly said or even said at all. It is all interpreted form the perspective of the audience.

Perception: Perception is hereby defined as the way in which we see the world. This includes how we tend to view different things. It also incorporates the view point or perspective from which we view the world. In this way, our perception is closely related to reason and logical thinking. Depending on how we view something, it affects the decisions we make.

Perspective: Perspective is from which stand point or angle one observes an event. In relation to perception, perception is the "what" you observe, and perspective is from which view point you observe it.

Peoples' being prone to manipulation allows for the use of language to alter their views of certain things. Using different techniques and devices, it is possible to change or influence the way people see things. A common example is in advertising. Often in commercials and on billboards, etc. the marketers attempt to relate to you by associating you with a certain group of people. A previous example brought up by Ms. Bishop reveals what effect this may have on a person. The Porsche add included you with a group of elite people by use of the word, "us". Just using this one word changes the entire message of the add. It now not only says that the elites buy this car, it...