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An Expectation That Comes True Because of the Tendency of the Person

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An expectation that comes true because of the tendency of the person holding it to act in ways that bring it about is called:


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George Herbert Mead

A major figure in American sociology and philosophy, best known for his work on the development of self and the theory of social behaviorism.

Self-awareness

The conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.

Looking-Glass Self

The idea that people’s conception of self arises through reflection about their relationship to others.

Identity

The way in which individuals see and define themselves, shaped by personal, social, and cultural factors.

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