10 Questions
According to William James, how is our sense of self shaped?
By our interactions with others
What are the ABC's of the self as per the text?
Affect, Behavior, Cognition
How many social selves does a person have?
As many as there are individuals who recognize him
What did William James emphasize as essential to the self?
Interactions with others
What does the ABC 'Behavior' refer to in the context of the self?
Regulating our actions and presenting ourselves according to interpersonal demands
At what age do humans typically have the first clear expression of the concept of 'me'?
18-24 months
What percentage of American children 'passed' the mirror self-recognition test in the research conducted by Tanya Broesch?
88%
Which animals, besides great apes, are suggested to recognize themselves?
Dolphins and elephants
What method is used in tests for self-recognition?
Reflection in mirrors
What did the researchers speculate about the children in non-Western countries who scored low on the mirror self-recognition test?
They knew it was their image in the mirror
Test your knowledge of the social self and its influence on identity formation with this informative quiz. Explore concepts introduced by William James and the impact of interactions with others on shaping our sense of self.
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