George Herbert Mead's Concept of the Self

Vocabulary flashcards derived from the lecture on George Herbert Mead's theory of the self and social interaction.

The Self

A concept developed through interactions with the social world, which grows through social experiences and activities.

Self-consciousness

An awareness of oneself as an object, developed through interactions and perceptions shaped by society.

Generalized Others

The viewpoint of society as a whole that shapes an individual's self-perception and consciousness.

Communication

A form of behavior that allows individuals to become objects to themselves, facilitating self-reflexivity through significant symbols.

Status

A socially recognized position (e.g., mother, daughter, teacher) that defines various roles an individual occupies.

Social Role

The behavior expected of an individual holding a specific status within a society.

Self-reflexivity

The ability to reflect on oneself as an object, a characteristic that differentiates humans from lower animals.

Socialization

The process through which individuals learn about their status and roles within society.

Symbolic Interactionism

A sociological perspective that emphasizes linguistic and gestural communication and its role in developing social beings.

Triadic Relationing

The relationship between gestures of one organism and the responses made by another, which is fundamental to understanding meaning in communication.