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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Jonathon's behavior is best described by Mead's concept of the "me", which refers to the socialized aspect of the self that is influenced by the expectations and attitudes of others in a particular social context. Jonathon's decision to buy scrubs that adhere to the dress code of the elderly care home reflects his awareness of and conformity to the social norms and expectations of his workplace.

Jonathon,a Registered Nurse,was Shopping for Scrubs for His New Job