In the Mead's play stage,children take on the role of
A) generalized others.
B) significant others.
C) orientation groups.
D) external groups.
E) social groups.

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In the play stage, Mead posits that children take on the role of significant others. This means that children begin to understand the perspectives and behaviors of others around them, and learn to adjust their own actions and behaviors accordingly. They are not yet able to fully grasp the concept of the generalized other, which represents the shared beliefs and values of society as a whole.

In the Mead's Play Stage,children Take on the Role of