Which of the following features of George Herbert Mead's work is most characteristic of the symbolic interactionist perspective?
A) his focus on the role of children in reinforcing social values in the community
B) his focus on humour as a vehicle for internalizing social norms
C) his focus on the role that others' perceptions of us have in our perceptions of ourselves
D) his focus on a developmental theory of socialization

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The focus on the role that others' perceptions of us have in our perceptions of ourselves is a key feature of symbolic interactionism. Mead's theory of the self emphasizes that our self-concept is built through interactions with others and their feedback on our behaviors and appearances. This focus on social interactions and communication is central to the symbolic interactionist perspective. While Mead did write about children's role in reinforcing social values (A) and humor as a vehicle for internalizing social norms (B), these are not the most characteristic features of his work within the symbolic interactionist perspective. Mead did not develop a comprehensive developmental theory of socialization (D).

Which of the Following Features of George Herbert Mead's Work