According to George Herbert Mead, when a person respond to how she or he thinks others perceive her or him as a subject, the component of the self is being illustrated.

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Explanation: The "I" component of the self according to George Hebert Mead refers to our response or stimulus to how we think we are perceived by others. Mead's component of the self is based on "Me" and "I" component.

The "Me" component which refers to what is learnt through our interaction and relationship with people or individuals in our environment. While the "I" component refers to the way we respond to the "Me" component, that is, our learnt or perceived interaction of the environment.

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