Mead placed the origin of the self in:
A) biological drives.
B) genetics.
C) social experience.
D) the functioning of the brain.

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Mead believed that the self is a social product, formed through the interaction between the individual and the social environment. He saw identity as being shaped through the development of language, symbols, and shared meanings within a cultural setting. While biology and genetics may play a role in shaping some aspects of the self, Mead's emphasis on social experience as the origin of the self makes C the best choice.

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