According to Mead, the self ______.
A) only changes as a result of us wanting it to change
B) can only be perceived from within
C) disregards others' judgments of us
D) involves both an "I" and a "me"

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Mead's theory of the self posits that it consists of two components: the "I," representing the spontaneous and autonomous part of the self, and the "me," which reflects the internalized attitudes of others. This dual concept emphasizes the interaction between individual agency and social influences in the development of the self.

According to Mead, the Self ______