What major contribution did George Herbert Mead offer our understanding of the self?

A) the distinction between "I" and "me"
B) the first empirical measure of self-esteem
C) the idea of a generalized other
D) the metaphor of the looking-glass self

Generalized Other

A concept in sociology that represents an individual's internalized view of the expectations of their society as a whole.

"I"

An aspect of the self that is conscious, subjective, and a reflective representation of one's own identity.

"Me"

A term used in sociology and psychology to refer to the social self or the part of an individual's personality composed of self-awareness and self-image.