According to George Herbert Mead's Stages of the Self,the Preparatory

question 43

Multiple Choice

According to George Herbert Mead's stages of the self,the preparatory stage occurs when

• A)children imitate the people around them,particularly family members.
• B)children become able to pretend to be other people.
• C)children grasp not only their own social positions,but also those of others around them.
• D)we observe ourselves through the looking-glass self.

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Definitions:

Absolute Thresholds

The minimum intensity of stimulation required to detect a particular sensory input 50% of the time.

Peripheral Vision

The part of vision that occurs outside the very center of gaze, allowing for the detection of stimuli and movement in a wider field around the direct line of sight.

Wavelength

The distance between successive crests of a wave, often used to describe the physical properties of electromagnetic waves such as light and radio waves.

Purity

The state of being free from contaminants, adulterants, or imperfections; often used in moral or ethical contexts.