When Jorge was young,he liked to paint his toenails pink with his sister.On the first day he started kindergarten,the other kids laughed at him and told him that he was acting like a girl with his toenails painted pink.Once he got home he took the nail polish off so that the kids would no longer make fun of him.According to George Herbert Mead's theory of socialization,Jorge now saw himself through the eyes of others and realized that boys are not supposed to wear nail polish.In other words,Jorge developed:

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Jorge's experience in kindergarten shows how he internalized societal norms and values, and realized that his behavior (painting his toenails pink) was not acceptable according to these norms. Mead's theory emphasizes how individuals develop a sense of self through social interactions and the roles they play in society, which is what Jorge experienced in kindergarten. Jorge developed a social consciousness, or an understanding of the shared norms and values of his social group. Option A and B are not supported by the given information, and option D is too vague and could apply to any individual.

When Jorge Was Young,he Liked to Paint His Toenails Pink