When a child plays ball, he comes to know the roles of all the players and adjusts his behaviors accordingly. This assessment of the entire situation is what Mead called the discovery of the

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Mead's concept of the generalized other refers to an individual's ability to take on the perspectives and roles of others within a larger social context. In the example given, the child playing ball is able to understand the roles and expectations of all players, demonstrating their understanding of the generalized other.

When a Child Plays Ball, He Comes to Know the Roles