Three-year-old David's parents teach him how to share his toys with his two-year-old cousin Sam. According to George Herbert Mead, what is being created in this situation?
A) id
B) "I"
C) "me"
D) "you"

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According to George Herbert Mead, the "me" is the social self, which is created through social interaction and understanding the perspectives of others. In this scenario, David is learning to see himself from the perspective of his cousin Sam, which contributes to the development of his "me".

Three-Year-Old David's Parents Teach Him How to Share His Toys