When a child is told that 'nice people won't like you if you lie,' the nice people can be understood as

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The concept of the "generalized other" refers to an individual's internalized sense of the total expectations of others in a variety of settings—regardless of whether those individuals are present. In this context, "nice people" represent a broad societal expectation or norm about honesty, making them an example of the generalized other.

When a Child Is Told That 'Nice People Won't Like