During a lecture on symbolic interactionism.Professor Rodriguez explains the concepts of "I" and "me" according to Mead's theory. She provides an example to illustrate the difference between the two. Which scenario best exemplifies the concept of "I"? a) Sarah, a student,decides to paint a mural on the school wall, expressing her creativity without worrying about others' opinions. b) John, a salesperson , adjusts his sales pitch to match the preferences of each customer he interacts with. c) Maria, a teacher,strictly follows the school curriculum, adhering to established teaching methods. d) David, a chef,carefully follows a recipe to prepare a traditional dish for his restaurant's menu.

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During a lecture on symbolic interactionism.Professor Rodriguez explains the concepts of "I" and "me" according to Mead's theory. She provides an example to illustrate the difference between the two. Which scenario best exemplifies the concept of "I"? a) Sarah, a student,decides to paint a mural on the school wall, expressing her creativity without worrying about others' opinions. b) John, a salesperson , adjusts his sales pitch to match the preferences of each customer he interacts with. c) Maria, a teacher,strictly follows the school curriculum, adhering to established teaching methods. d) David, a chef,carefully follows a recipe to prepare a traditional dish for his restaurant's menu.

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The best answer is **a) Sarah, a student, decides to paint a mural on the school wall, expressing her creativity without worrying about others' opinions.**Here's why:* **"I"** represents the spontaneous, impulsive, and creative self. It's the part of us that acts without considering social norms or expectations. Sarah's decision to paint the mural based on her own creative drive, without considering others' opinions, reflects this spontaneity.* **"Me"** represents the socialized self, the part of us that is aware of social norms and expectations and acts accordingly. The other options demonstrate "Me": * John adjusts his behavior based on customer preferences (social interaction). * Maria adheres to established rules and methods (social expectations). * David follows a recipe (established norms).Therefore, Sarah's action best exemplifies the concept of "I" as the unselfconscious, spontaneous self in action.

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