In Mead's theory of childhood development, the term "taking the role of the other" can be explained by which of the following statements?

A. creative and active impulses and attitudes in response to others' attitudes and actions
B. unsocialized response to the attitudes or actions of others
C. imitation of others around oneself
D. awareness of how others perceive oneself


Answer: C

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