According to Mead, when a child imitates the behavior of a parent, like pretending to fix dinner or go to work, the child is ______.
A) taking the role of the other
B) projecting parental roles
C) performing a front stage function
D) demonstrating self-consciousness

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Mead's concept of "taking the role of the other" refers to the process by which individuals put themselves in someone else's shoes, understanding how others might think or feel. When a child imitates behaviors of a parent, such as pretending to fix dinner or go to work, they are engaging in this process, learning social roles and expectations.

According to Mead, When a Child Imitates the Behavior of a Parent