Detail George Herbert Mead’s view of the self and explain how it develops.
What will be an ideal response?
• George Herbert Mead introduced the notion of the self as constructed in relation to others (a generalized other specifically) and arising in social interaction.
• Students might address the stages of development (play and game), the generalized other that informs the self, and the components of the self (“the I” as the subjective part of the self and “the me” as the objective part of the self).
• Students might include the important role of significant symbols and significant language in shaping the self.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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