Symbolic interactionists, such as Cooley and Mead, saw the development of self as a process wherein:
A) we interpret others' reactions to us.
B) we develop feelings and ideas about ourselves.
C) we imagine how we appear to those around us.
D) all of the above.
E) none of the above.

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Symbolic interactionism, as proposed by theorists like Cooley and Mead, emphasizes that the self develops through social interaction. This involves interpreting others' reactions (A), developing self-concepts (B), and imagining how we appear to others (C), making all of the above statements correct.

Symbolic Interactionists, Such as Cooley and Mead, Saw the Development