Mead's term for the composite expectations of all the other role players with whom we interact is:
A) generalized other.
B) significant other.
C) role identity.
D) socialization.

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Mead's concept of the "generalized other" refers to the composite expectations of all the other members of a society, with whom an individual interacts. It represents an abstract viewpoint of what the society as a whole deems as appropriate behavior, beliefs, and attitudes. In simpler terms, it is the composite of our societal expectations, norms, and values.

Mead's Term for the Composite Expectations of All the Other