In George Herbert Mead's Theory of the Social Self, a Difference

question 57

Multiple Choice

In George Herbert Mead's theory of the social self, a difference between the imitation and play stage is that in the ________.

• A) play stage, children learn to respond to and fulfill social roles
• B) play stage, children distinguish between self and others
• C) imitation stage, children learn to play multiple roles
• D) imitation stage, children participate in organized activities

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Definitions:

Response Rates

The frequency at which a certain behavior or reactions occur in a given period of time.

Avoidance Learning

A process by which an individual learns a behavior to avoid an unpleasant or aversive stimulus.

Electric Shock

A sudden discharge of electricity through a part of the body, causing injury or temporary disturbance to its function.

Shuttle Box

An experimental apparatus used in animal learning research, typically for studying avoidance or escape conditioning, consisting of two compartments separated by a hurdle.