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Who was George Herbert Mead?

An American scholar, philosopher, and social psychologist known for his work in symbolic interaction.

What did Mead never finish?

His dissertation.

Where did George Herbert Mead teach?

University of Michigan.

What is Mead's connection to John Dewey?

Mead was a close friend of John Dewey and followed him to Chicago.

What social movements was Mead involved in?

Women's suffrage and the settlement house movement.

What philosophy is Mead associated with?

Pragmatism and symbolic interaction.

What is the 'I' in Mead's theory?

The spontaneous and creative part of the self that drives actions and decisions.

What is the 'Me' in Mead's theory?

The component of the self that responds to the judgments and expectations of others.

What does role taking theory explain?

How we learn about societal expectations and adapt our behavior.

What are the three stages of development in role-taking theory?

Preparatory stage, Play stage, Game stage.

What is the 'generalized other'?

The ability to judge our behavior through the lens of broader social norms and values.

What is necessary to have a self, according to Mead?

Being a member of a community and being directed by common attitudes.

What distinguishes humans from other animals in Mead's view?

The ability to think before acting.

What did Mead believe about social processes and mental processes?

He believed that social processes preceded mental processes.

What is Mead's view on thinking?

Thinking is a conversation we have with ourselves using language.

What significant symbol must exist for the mind to exist, according to Mead?

Language.