If we care about what "people" think about us, what is the sociological label for these "people"?
A)the generalized other
B)the significant other
C) the general public
D) the significant public

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The generalized other refers to the imagined community of people that an individual believes hold a set of shared attitudes and norms that influence their behavior. When we care about what "people" think about us, we are essentially concerned with conforming to the expectations of this generalized other.

If We Care About What "People" Think About Us, What