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Mead's Theory of Social Behaviorism

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

George Herbert Mead's Theory of Social Behaviorism posits that the self develops through social interaction and that society and individuals are created through communicative acts. It emphasizes the importance of language and gestures in forming the mind and the self.

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