Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic stages of what Mead calls "the act"?
A)impulse
B)perception
C)manipulation
D)significant symbols

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George Herbert Mead, a sociologist and philosopher, described "the act" as comprising four stages: impulse, perception, manipulation, and consummation. "Significant symbols" is not one of these stages; instead, it is a concept Mead used to describe gestures or symbols that carry the same meaning for all members of a society.

Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Four