Perceptual Style: Exploring Social Differences and the Why of Human Behavior

Online, May 6, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Disagreements and social conflict are simply a part of human nature but when it comes to building relationships, learning to understand perceptual differences in ourselves and others is an important part of succeeding in life. Behavioral science consultant and co-creator of the Perceptual Style Theory (PST), Lynda-Ross Vega, says that every human being is born with an innate way of seeing the world. This means that even when experiencing the same event, everyone has a unique perceptual experience of that event. Her new 7-part series of articles on Perceptual Style Theory explores PST and it's 7 basic principles. Part 3 is an exploration of Principle #3, which states that perceptual differences can be grouped into six Perceptual Styles. The article, Behavioral Science and the 6 Universal Categories of Perceptual Style is available on our blog.

Perceptual Style Theory is a behavioral science theory created by Lynda-Ross Vega and her colleague Gary Jordan, Ph.D. that aims to make sense of the everyday differences people experience between themselves and others. "We've spent 30 years researching and creating a tool that people can easily use to understand themselves and their natural gifts, while also gaining an appreciation for the value of the differences and gifts of other people," says Lynda-Ross.

"The differences between Perceptual Styles are real," she says. "They truly reflect differences in how the world is perceived, so acknowledging that the differences exist can lead to an understanding and appreciation of different points of view. Assessing and understanding our individual Perceptual Style as well as those of others is the key to success in our personal and professional lives."

In Perceptual Style Theory, there are high-level commonalities in perception that can be grouped together into six Perceptual Styles, says Lynda-Ross. These Perceptual Styles each describe a different perceptual experience of the world and the many characteristic behaviors that are a result of that perception. Perceptual Styles are a wonderful tool for understanding ourselves and others."

"Our research supports that Perceptual Style is innate and unchanging," she says. "It describes who a person is rather than surface level traits that change from circumstance to circumstance. The six Perceptual Styles do not exist on a continuum in which one gradually slides into the next, but reflect six distinctly different perceptually based psychological experiences of the world, each supporting an incredible range of natural capacities, skills, and abilities."