Which of the following provides a good example of the generalized other?
A) A little girl has a grandmother who always wears a hat. One day, the girl sees a woman who is about her grandmother's age and asks her where her hat is.
B) A child goes to a friend's house to play and is surprised when her friend asks her to remove her shoes before coming into the house.
C) A child is taught to say "bless you" every time someone sneezes in her home. When she is at the grocery store one day, the child says "bless you" to a complete stranger who sneezes in the checkout line.
D) While at the park, a little girl notices a boy about her age standing all alone. Feeling sorry for him, she walks over and asks him if he would like to play.

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The concept of the generalized other refers to the social norms, values, and beliefs that individuals adopt as they interact with others in their society. In this example, the child has internalized the norm of saying "bless you" when someone sneezes, and applies it to a stranger in a public setting, demonstrating her understanding of how the social practice works beyond her immediate social circle.

Which of the Following Provides a Good Example of the Generalized