perceived outcomes

[pərˈsiːvd ˈaʊtˌkʌmz]
noun phrase
resultados percebidos
1. The results or consequences of an action or event as understood or interpreted by an individual or group, based on their subjective perspective rather than objective reality
The perceived outcomes of the new policy were more positive than the actual measured results.
Os resultados percebidos da nova política foram mais positivos do que os resultados medidos realmente.
2. In psychology and behavioral studies, the anticipated or observed effects of a decision or intervention as subjectively experienced by the person involved
Students' motivation is often influenced by their perceived outcomes of studying harder.
A motivação dos alunos é frequentemente influenciada pelos resultados que eles percebem ao estudar mais.
3. Expected or anticipated results based on individual interpretation, expectation, or belief about future events
The marketing campaign's success depends heavily on consumers' perceived outcomes of using the product.
O sucesso da campanha de marketing depende muito dos resultados percebidos pelos consumidores ao usar o produto.
This term is widely used in Brazilian and American academic, business, and psychological research. It reflects the modern understanding that individual perception significantly influences behavior and decision-making, particularly in management, education, and health sectors. In Brazil, the concept is increasingly important in organizational psychology and marketing studies.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
perceived resultssubjective outcomesexpected resultsanticipated consequencesinterpreted effects
Antonyms / Antônimos
actual outcomesobjective resultsmeasured resultsreal consequences

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
resultados percebidos
Standard usage in academic and business contexts
São Paulo
resultados percebidos / efeitos esperados
Common in corporate and research environments
Rio de Janeiro
resultados que se enxergam / o que se vê como resultado
More colloquial, conversational usage
Portugal
resultados percepcionados / resultados percecionados
European Portuguese variant; used in formal and academic contexts

Related Words

perceptionexpectationsconsequencesresultssubjective realitybehavioral outcomes

Related Idioms & Phrases

perception is reality
the eye of the beholder
what you see is what you get
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