For George Herbert Mead, the Generalized Other Refers To

question 18

Multiple Choice

For George Herbert Mead, the generalized other refers to:

• A) a person's general belief system.
• B) the composite mental image a person has of his or her self based on societal expectations and responses.
• C) a particular target or person.
• D) the self before the "me" develops.

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Definitions:

Yerkes-Dodson Law

A theory suggesting there is an optimal level of arousal for the best performance of any task; too little or too much arousal can negatively affect performance.

Appraisal Theory

A theory in psychology which states that our emotional response to an event is shaped by our perception and evaluation of the event.

Transactional Model of Stress

A framework that emphasizes the individual's perception and appraisal of a stressful event as crucial in determining their stress response.

Attribution Theory

A psychological theory that explains how individuals interpret and assign causes to behaviors and events around them.