An infant learns that the physical self is different from the environment. What term is used to describe this stage of self-concept?
A) Self-awareness
B) Self-recognition
C) Self-definition
D) Self-concept
Ans: A
The stages in the development of the self include self-awareness (infancy), self-recognition (18 months), self-definition (3 years), and self-concept (6 to 7 years).
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