Lesson 3

• Symbolic interactionism tends to focus on the language and symbols that help us give meaning to the experiences in our life.
• George Herbert Mead pioneered the development of symbolic interaction perspective.
• I is the source of creativity and spontaneity
• Me is formed from the perceptions other's actions and views, including own thoughts on oneself.
• All 3 stages of development of self

  imitation stage- understanding gestures

  play stage- learned use of language and meanings of certain symbols.

  Game Stage- abiding by the rules and understanding the roles of others.
• All 4 Acts

  Impulse- Gut reactions or the need to do something.

  Perception- use of senses and mental images to satisfy the impulse.

  Manipulation- taking some conscious effort in regard of impulse.

  consummation- act of satisfying the impulse.
• The stimulus creates an impulse that triggers possible reactions by people in the environment.
• Herbert Blumer, Mead's pupil, further developed his theory and

  coined it.