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Q:

A child is frequently sick. While sick, the child stays home from school and is taken care of by parents. Over time, the child begins to insist on that level of care, because he feels that he is or will be unwell. Considering George Herbert Mead's idea of role-taking, which of the following is the correct explanation of this phenomenon?

A

The child became accustomed to the treatment

B

The child became lazy

C

The child consciously decided to take advantage of the situation

D

The child saw himself as a sick person