According to george herbert mead, what is the correct order of stages in the development of the self? recognizing the generalized other, engaging in imitation, engaging in play, and engaging in games. engaging in imitation, engaging in play, engaging in games, and recognizing the significant other. engaging in imitation, engaging in games, engaging in play, and recognizing the generalized other. engaging in imitation, engaging in play, engaging in games, and recognizing the generalized other. engaging in play, engaging in imitation, engaging in games, and recognizing the generalized other.