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In the preparatory stage, infants use ______ gestures that may not mean the same to the sender and hearer.
In the preparatory stage, infants use ______ gestures that may not mean the same to the sender and hearer.
unconventional
The development of ______ allows children to respond to each other through symbols, gestures, words, and sounds.
The development of ______ allows children to respond to each other through symbols, gestures, words, and sounds.
language
During the play stage, children take the role of significant ______ with whom they have long-term relations.
During the play stage, children take the role of significant ______ with whom they have long-term relations.
others
In the play stage, a child may play at being ______, seeing herself from the point of view of that role.
In the play stage, a child may play at being ______, seeing herself from the point of view of that role.
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The self is described as a ______ that provides a viewpoint for considering behavior and meaning.
The self is described as a ______ that provides a viewpoint for considering behavior and meaning.
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Babies eventually discover that if they mimic their ______, they will get their needs met sooner.
Babies eventually discover that if they mimic their ______, they will get their needs met sooner.
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A self-identity is not an objective description of what a person is "like" and not what others would expect to be, but rather is influenced by the ongoing story about the ______.
A self-identity is not an objective description of what a person is "like" and not what others would expect to be, but rather is influenced by the ongoing story about the ______.
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Pride and self-esteem are based on confidence in the integrity and value of the narrative of ______.
Pride and self-esteem are based on confidence in the integrity and value of the narrative of ______.
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Emotions such as anger, happiness, and confusion are conveyed through ______ in the self-development process.
Emotions such as anger, happiness, and confusion are conveyed through ______ in the self-development process.
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The child begins to understand self as a set of organized ______ and becomes a social object to herself.
The child begins to understand self as a set of organized ______ and becomes a social object to herself.
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Lifestyle choices influence one's self-identity and may be affected by tradition and a sense of relative ______.
Lifestyle choices influence one's self-identity and may be affected by tradition and a sense of relative ______.
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According to Charles Horton Cooley, a person's perception of himself is reflected back in the ______ of others.
According to Charles Horton Cooley, a person's perception of himself is reflected back in the ______ of others.
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Cooley's looking-glass self suggests that man's idea of himself comes from his imagination on how he appears to ______.
Cooley's looking-glass self suggests that man's idea of himself comes from his imagination on how he appears to ______.
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A child's self-perception may become confused when positive feedback from parents contrasts with a teacher's less than ______ reactions.
A child's self-perception may become confused when positive feedback from parents contrasts with a teacher's less than ______ reactions.
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The looking-glass imagery does not imply that a person is a passive receiver; rather, they actively ______ the reactions of others.
The looking-glass imagery does not imply that a person is a passive receiver; rather, they actively ______ the reactions of others.
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Cooley argues that a person's sense of self is more like a process than a ______ object.
Cooley argues that a person's sense of self is more like a process than a ______ object.
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Sociology is the scientific study of human social life, groups, and societies with emphasis on modern __________ systems.
Sociology is the scientific study of human social life, groups, and societies with emphasis on modern __________ systems.
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In pre-modern societies, life was primarily centered on __________.
In pre-modern societies, life was primarily centered on __________.
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With modernization, people's choices and freedom about what to do with their lives have __________.
With modernization, people's choices and freedom about what to do with their lives have __________.
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Every decision, no matter how small, affects the development of the __________.
Every decision, no matter how small, affects the development of the __________.
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The process of finding oneself is enforced upon all individuals as a process of continuous __________.
The process of finding oneself is enforced upon all individuals as a process of continuous __________.
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Self-identification becomes a __________ project of each individual in modernity.
Self-identification becomes a __________ project of each individual in modernity.
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Individuals create and reform their identities through __________.
Individuals create and reform their identities through __________.
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According to George Herbert Mead, the self is developed over time from social _______.
According to George Herbert Mead, the self is developed over time from social _______.
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From a classical sociological perspective, the self is a relatively stable set of __________ of who we are.
From a classical sociological perspective, the self is a relatively stable set of __________ of who we are.
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The aspect of the self known as the 'ME' represents learned behaviors and expectations of _______.
The aspect of the self known as the 'ME' represents learned behaviors and expectations of _______.
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The 'I' is considered the _______ and future phase of the self, representing individual impulses.
The 'I' is considered the _______ and future phase of the self, representing individual impulses.
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Mead claims that the self is not formed from _______ but emerges from social interactions.
Mead claims that the self is not formed from _______ but emerges from social interactions.
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Role-taking is the key _______ through which people develop a self.
Role-taking is the key _______ through which people develop a self.
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The relationship between the 'I' and 'ME' is akin to a system of _______ and balances.
The relationship between the 'I' and 'ME' is akin to a system of _______ and balances.
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The 'ME' exercises societal _______ over one's self, maintaining adherence to social norms.
The 'ME' exercises societal _______ over one's self, maintaining adherence to social norms.
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Mead's perspective on the self emphasizes that it is _______ and continuously changing.
Mead's perspective on the self emphasizes that it is _______ and continuously changing.
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Play develops self by allowing the child to take on different roles and express expectations of ______.
Play develops self by allowing the child to take on different roles and express expectations of ______.
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During role playing, the child is able to internalize the perspective of ______.
During role playing, the child is able to internalize the perspective of ______.
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The next stage in the development of self is the ______ stage.
The next stage in the development of self is the ______ stage.
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Children can role-take with several people and are very concerned with social ______.
Children can role-take with several people and are very concerned with social ______.
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The ______ other refers to sets of attitudes that an individual may take toward him- or herself.
The ______ other refers to sets of attitudes that an individual may take toward him- or herself.
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The self is now complete at the stage of the generalized ______.
The self is now complete at the stage of the generalized ______.
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For Erving Goffman, self-identity is actually a self-______, which is an impression presented to others.
For Erving Goffman, self-identity is actually a self-______, which is an impression presented to others.
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Goffman mentions a virtual self or possible self that awaits us in every role that society ______ of us.
Goffman mentions a virtual self or possible self that awaits us in every role that society ______ of us.
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Study Notes
Sociological Perspective on the Self
- Sociology studies human social life, groups, and societies, focusing on industrialized systems.
- Modernization has transformed how individuals form and evolve their identities compared to pre-modern societies, emphasizing survival and tradition.
- Individuals in modern societies must frequently adapt their self-identities to rapid social changes and increased freedom of choice.
- Modern self-identification is reflexive, relying on daily decisions; every choice impacts one's self-identity, unlike in traditional societies.
- Reflexive self-awareness allows individuals to construct their identities independently of tradition and culture.
- The self is shaped through social interactions and the integration of life events into a coherent narrative of identity.
- Successful self-identity relies on maintaining a strong personal narrative that commands self-respect and the respect of others.
Charles Horton Cooley: The Looking Glass Self
- Cooley introduced the concept of the "looking-glass self," where individuals perceive themselves through the reactions of others.
- Self-perception develops through three components: imagining how one appears to others, assuming how others judge their appearance, and feeling a certain way about these judgments.
- Self-identity is a dynamic process shaped by social interactions, not just a fixed entity.
- Individuals actively select and judge the impressions that influence their self-concept, often ignoring contradictory feedback.
George Herbert Mead: The Self, "Me" and "I"
- Mead described the self as evolving from social interactions and experiences rather than being innate at birth.
- The self consists of two components: "ME" (the socialized aspect influenced by societal norms) and "I" (the individual's response to the "ME").
- The "ME" is learned behavior shaped by societal expectations; "I" allows personal expression and creativity.
- The dynamic interplay between "I" and "ME" supports societal control while also permitting individualism within social constraints.
Creating a Self
- Role-taking is fundamental for self-development, allowing individuals to see their behavior from another's perspective.
- Mead's four stages of self-development:
- Preparatory Stage: Infants learn about their needs through interactions; early mimicry leads to language development and symbolic understanding.
- Play Stage: Children role-play significant figures to understand themselves, developing self-consciousness through representation.
- Game Stage: Children begin to understand social rules while taking perspectives of multiple others but lack a fully realized self.
- Generalized Other Stage: Individuals assimilate community perspectives into a unified self-concept, completing self-development.
Erving Goffman: The Presentation of the Self
- Goffman emphasized that self-identity is a presentation of self in interactions, where impression management is crucial.
- Encounters are viewed as dramas where individuals strive to control how others perceive them.
- Each role offers a "virtual self," whereby individuals shape their identities according to social expectations.
- The concept suggests that multiple selves exist, tailored to different social situations, informed by inherent tendencies and social roles.
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