If a young child points to his image in a photograph and says "me" after simply looking intently at photos of other children, we might take this behavior as evidence that the child

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The ability to recognize oneself in a photograph is a classic test of self-recognition, which typically emerges around 18-24 months of age. This suggests that the child has a sense of self, and can differentiate their own image from those of other people. A sense of categorical self refers to understanding one's own characteristics and preferences, which may not be demonstrated by this behavior. Distinguishing between public and private selves is typically associated with later stages of development. Erikson's stage of "initiative vs. guilt" is not directly relevant to this behavior.

If a Young Child Points to His Image in a Photograph