Which statement best summarizes one of Mead's key beliefs?
A) Acting and reacting to others on the basis of shared meaning is not a uniquely human ability.
B) The reflexive self is incapable of taking itself into account in relation to others.
C) All individuals are born with a sense of self.
D) Children's games provide a vivid illustration of how the self develops in and through interaction.

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Mead believed that children's games provide a vivid illustration of how the self develops in and through interaction. Through play, children learn to take on the roles of others and understand how their own actions may be perceived by others, allowing them to develop a sense of self.

Which Statement Best Summarizes One of Mead's Key Beliefs