Which of the following statements best reflects what Mead would argue about your sense of self?
A) It is present at birth.
B) It develops largely independent of our interactions with others.
C) It develops in all people at approximately the same time.
D) It cannot develop without social experience.

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Mead believed that our sense of self, or "self-awareness," could only develop through social experience and interaction with others. It is not present at birth and develops over time as we learn to interpret and understand the social cues and expectations around us. Therefore, option D ("It cannot develop without social experience") is the best choice.

Which of the Following Statements Best Reflects What Mead Would