PSYC 100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 15: Autobiographical Memory, Imaginary Audience, Red

• School: Queen's University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 100
• Professor: Jill L Atkinson

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Analyze the nature and development of our sense of self: Describe how the rouge test is used to reveal a sense of self. A test used to determine development of a sense of self by using a dot of red colour on the nose of the child or animal. The subject is place in front of a mirror and observed to see if recognition occurs. Describe findings of animal research on sense of self. Macaque monkeys can learn to use mirror for environmental exploration, but never make the connection that they are the monkeys in the mirror. Humans pass the rouge test between 15-24 months, younger they will touch the mirror and show little interest in the reflection. Orangutans, gorillas, gibbons, dolphins, elephants, and some birds pass the rouge test. Discuss how language contributes to the development of a sense of self. 2 years old you can use language to refer to yourself verbally (me, mine)