Asked by Kendra Becker on Jul 17, 2024
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Which theorist focused on social interaction as the core of the developing human being?
A) Piaget
B) Erikson
C) Mead
D) Freud
Social Interaction
The process by which individuals act and react in relation to others in a social context.
Mead
A fermented beverage made from honey, water, and sometimes fruits, grains, spices, or hops.
- Acquire knowledge on the role of social interaction in the formation of self, according to George Herbert Mead.
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Paige MurrayJul 18, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Mead believed that social interaction was the key to human development, and that individuals develop a sense of self through their interactions with others. Piaget focused on cognitive development, Erikson on psychosocial development, and Freud on psychosexual development.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the role of social interaction in the formation of self, according to George Herbert Mead.