Mead considered the "generalized other" to be:
A) important individuals in the child's life.
B) a person who provides complete care for a child.
C) any "significant other."
D) widespread cultural norms and values people take as their own.

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Mead considered the "generalized other" to be the widespread cultural norms and values that people take as their own. The generalized other refers to the common attitudes, beliefs, and viewpoints that a society's members share and take into account when they engage in social interaction.

Mead Considered the "Generalized Other" to Be