According to Mead,children learn to use language and other symbols by:
A)developing the ability to repress trauma
B)imitating important people in their lives
C)creating an understanding of all other people they may come into contact with
D)learning the important symbols in their environment
E)cognitive organization

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According to Mead's theory of symbolic interactionism, children learn to use language and other symbols by imitating important people in their lives such as parents, caregivers, peers, and other significant individuals. Through this imitation and communication, children gradually develop their symbolic abilities and create meaning for themselves and others in their environment.

According to Mead,children Learn to Use Language and Other Symbols