Question

Finn's elder sister has been an important influence in his life. She took care of him after the death of their mother, taught him the appropriate ways to act among people, and encouraged him to pursue his passion for writing. Many of Finn's actions are attempts to win the approval of his sister. Sociologist George Herbert Mead would suggest that Finn's sister is a(n) __________ for Finn.

Answer 1

Answer:

Significant other

Explanation:

George Herbert Mead develop a theory in which he explored the role of the environment and other people in our own behaviors, attitudes and our own self-value.

According to this theory,  the term "significant other" describes any person or persons with a strong influence on an individual's self-concept. Generally, these are people who took care of us when we were children and that had an influence in our process of socialization.

In this example, Finn's elder sister took care of him after their mom died. Currently, many of Finn's actions are attempts to win the approval of his sister.

According to Mead, Finn's elder sister would be a significant other since she has a strong influence on the actions and self-concept of Finn.