10 Questions
What is the 'Me' in Mead's theory of self?
The characteristics, behavior, and actions done by a person following others
At what age range does the Game Stage, according to Mead, typically occur in children's self-development?
6 - 9 years old
During which stage, as per Mead, does self-consciousness begin to develop in children?
Play Stage
What distinguishes the 'I' from the 'Me' in Mead's theory of self?
The 'I' represents individual response, while the 'Me' reflects social influences
In Mead's theory, what characterizes the Play Stage of self-development?
Children develop self-consciousness through pretend play
Sociology is the study of __________.
how human society is established and works
Who is considered the Father of American pragmatism in sociology?
George Herbert Mead
What are the two components of the self proposed by George Herbert Mead?
'I' and 'Me'
According to George Herbert Mead, how does an individual's self develop?
Through social interaction with others
In George Herbert Mead's view, how is the self established?
Through the construction and reconstruction of self-ideas during social experience
Explore the sociological perspective of the self, considering how human society, structure, and interactions influence personal development. Gain insights into how social structures shape individual identity and interpersonal relationships.
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