Asked by Jem

Which of the following statements are true about Mead’s concepts of “I” and “me”; select two:

A.
The "me" is formed through interaction with family, playmates and institutions.

B.
The “me” is the spontaneous, unpredictable, and unorganised side of the self.

C.
Once the “I” is known, it becomes your “me".

D.
The “I” is seen as an object, from other people’s eyes.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Correct answers: A and C.

- A is true: the "me" is the socialized aspect of the self, formed by internalizing others' attitudes through interaction (family, playmates, institutions).
- C is true in the sense Mead describes: the "I" is the spontaneous, acting subject; once its actions are reflected on and taken up by the social perspective, they can be incorporated into the "me."
- B is false: the spontaneous, unpredictable side is the "I," not the "me."
- D is false: being seen as an object from others' eyes describes the "me," not the "I."