Who,according to Mead,provides us with our sense of self?
A)the generalized other and symbolic others
B)the internal other and external others
C)significant others and the generalized other
D)symbolic others and the significant other

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Mead stated that our sense of self is developed through interactions with significant others (such as family and close friends) and our understanding of societal norms and expectations, which he referred to as the generalized other. Therefore, choice C correctly identifies the two main sources of our sense of self according to Mead.

Who,according to Mead,provides Us with Our Sense of Self