Imagine you are driving home and a car abruptly pulls out in front of you, almost causing an accident. If you react by screaming, cursing, and shaking your fist in the air, how would Mead explain it?

a. This is the β€œMe” part of the self.
b. This is the generalized other.
c. This is the β€œI” part of the self.
d. This is a response to a specific other.


Answer: C

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