In George Herbert Mead's theory of socialization, when individuals see themselves as others see them, they have accomplished:
A) self-consciousness
B) social identity
C) cognition
D) master status

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Mead believed that self-consciousness arises when an individual takes on the perspective of others and sees themselves as an object, which he called the "looking-glass self." This allows individuals to reflect on their own behavior and make adjustments based on the reactions of others. Therefore, the accomplishment of self-consciousness is the result of the socialization process.

In George Herbert Mead's Theory of Socialization, When Individuals See