Jane recently became embarrassed for using a four-letter word in front of a group of Catholic nuns. Mead would argue that her embarrassment illustrates the internalization of:
A) The looking-glass self
B) The generalized other
C) Particular others
D) None of the above

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Mead's concept of the generalized other refers to the internalization of societal norms and expectations. Jane's embarrassment in front of the Catholic nuns can be seen as an illustration of her internalization of the values and expectations of Catholicism, which is a part of the broader social norms and expectations she has internalized through the concept of the generalized other.

Jane Recently Became Embarrassed for Using a Four-Letter Word in Front