The Social Self

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According to William James, how is our sense of self shaped?

  • By genetic predisposition
  • By our interactions with others (correct)
  • By our individual experiences only
  • By cultural heritage

What are the ABC's of the self as per the text?

  • Affect, Behavior, Cognition (correct)
  • Analysis, Balance, Coordination
  • Adaptation, Belonging, Cooperation
  • Attention, Balance, Control

How many social selves does a person have?

  • One
  • As many as there are individuals who recognize him (correct)
  • Depends on cultural background
  • Two, public and private

What did William James emphasize as essential to the self?

<p>Interactions with others (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the ABC 'Behavior' refer to in the context of the self?

<p>Regulating our actions and presenting ourselves according to interpersonal demands (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age do humans typically have the first clear expression of the concept of 'me'?

<p>18-24 months (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of American children 'passed' the mirror self-recognition test in the research conducted by Tanya Broesch?

<p>88% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which animals, besides great apes, are suggested to recognize themselves?

<p>Dolphins and elephants (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What method is used in tests for self-recognition?

<p>Reflection in mirrors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the researchers speculate about the children in non-Western countries who scored low on the mirror self-recognition test?

<p>They knew it was their image in the mirror (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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