Developing Brain: That's Me!

The video explores the concept of self-awareness, which is not innate in humans but develops over time. It introduces the mirror test, a classic experiment used to determine self-recognition in toddlers. The video explains that self-awareness typically emerges around the age of two, marking a significant cognitive milestone. This development is crucial for forming autobiographical memories, as it allows individuals to perceive events as happening to themselves, thus beginning their personal life history.

What is the significance of the mirror test in understanding self-awareness in children?

At what age do children typically begin to show signs of self-awareness according to the text?

Explain the relationship between self-awareness and the use of personal pronouns like 'I', 'me', and 'my'.

How does the development of self-awareness relate to autobiographical memory?

What does the text suggest about the memories adults have of early childhood?