Quiz on The Self from Sociological Perspectives

What does Charles Horton Cooley's 'Looking-Glass Self' theory describe?

• How we develop our physical appearance

• How society influences our economic status

• How our self-image is shaped by others' perceptions

• How we see ourselves in a mirror

What is the first stage in the development of the looking-glass self according to Cooley?

• Self-feeling

• Interpretation

• Imagination

• Reflection

In Mead's Social Self Theory, what does the 'I' represent?

• The spontaneous aspect of the self

• The learned behaviors from society

• The socialized aspect of the self

• The expectations of significant others

During which stage do children engage in imaginative play according to Mead?

• Preparatory Stage

• Game Stage

• Play Stage

• Adolescent Stage

What is the primary focus of the Game Stage in Mead's theory?

• Understanding multiple roles and rules

• Imitating others

• Developing self-feelings

• Engaging in solitary play

What do 'significant others' refer to in Mead's Social Self Theory?

• Society's collective norms

• Individuals who have a direct influence on a person

• The general public's opinion

• The media's portrayal of self

What is the main idea behind Mead's concept of role-taking?

• Children learn to imitate adults

• Individuals adjust their behavior based on how others perceive them

• Roles are fixed and unchangeable

• People develop their self-concept in isolation

What does the term 'generalized others' refer to?

• Teachers and mentors

• Society's collective norms and expectations

• The immediate family members

• Friends and peers

What is the outcome of receiving positive feedback according to the looking-glass self?

• Enhanced self-confidence

• Indifference to others' opinions

• Development of a negative self-image

• Increased self-doubt

According to Mead, what is the role of language in the development of the self?

• It complicates social interactions

• It serves as a barrier to understanding

• It provides symbols that shape our minds and self

• It has no significant role