Answer to Question #214899 in Psychology for Kay

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Question 13

During the group discussion on myUnisa, Tom states that “The fact that the self comes about through introspection means that the self is founded in language.” This statement is . . .

1. correct. Introspection is the process whereby I refer to myself as me, and being able to do this is a matter of language

2. incorrect. Introspection is the process whereby I explore my inner state of mind, and this is a matter of consciousness, not language

3. incorrect. Introspection is the process whereby I recognise myself in a mirror, and this is a matter of biological processes, not language

4. incorrect. The self is produced through a process of reflection, not introspection

Question 14

What do the concepts of privacy, territoriality, and personal space have in common?

1. They indicate a desire to be alone

2. They relate to the environment as a social system

3. They indicate people's desire to make social contact

4. They relate to authority over environmental space

Answer 1

Question 13

2. incorrect. Introspection is the process whereby I explore my inner state of mind, and this is a matter of consciousness, not language

Question 14

4. They relate to authority over environmental space.