Jonathon, a registered nurse, was shopping for scrubs for his new job at an elderly care home. He normally would purchase brightly coloured scrubs with vivid eye-catching patterns but he purchased scrubs according to the dress code at the home such that employees were to wear subtly patterned pastel-hued fabrics. Which of the following best describes Jonathon's behaviour?

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Mead's concept of the "me" refers to the part of an individual's personality that is based on internalizing the expectations and attitudes of society. In this scenario, Jonathon is conforming to the dress code of the elderly care home, which is a reflection of his understanding of the social norms and expectations of his workplace.

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