An adolescent is working on a recipe with friends in the kitchen and decides to create a new dish using their favorite foods. How would Mead’s theory explain this behavior?

A. The teen is engaging in interaction with a primary group.
B. The teen is using reference group behavior to impress friends.
C. The teen is acting based on the “I” part of self by taking initiative.
D. The teen is acting based on the “me” part of self by deviating from the original plan.


Ans: C

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