Recognising that a first impression of someone's behaviour might change with more information.
Considering ways to see a situation from another's perspective.
Thinking about what helps someone shift from one way of seeing a situation to another.
In this short animation, a young girl enters an arcade determined to win the top prize. The character, the 'prize', attempts to stand in her way as he is interpreting her through his own perceptions. At a key moment, the 'prize' changes his perspective.
• What was the girl trying to achieve?
• What was the other character (the 'prize') trying to do at the start of the video?
• Why was he behaving like this?
• What are the assumptions he seemed to make about the girl at the start of the video?
• What happened to change his perspective?
• Can you think of a time you ever changed your mind about someone or something based on new information?
The questions within this guide are designed to open dialogue and facilitate discussion around the relevant topics. It is up to the user to adapt as needed to best suit the person they are supporting. A neuroaffirming approach was central to the design of these resources and remains essential to their application. This means recognising and respecting the diverse ways people think, communicate, and experience the world, ensuring all conversations are led with curiosity, respect, and without judgement. These resources are a starting point. Trust your knowledge of the person you are supporting to shape the conversation from there.
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