C.H. Cooley's concept of the looking glass self says that _______.
A) you compare yourself to persons in groups you are with and see how you measure up
B) significant others learn their self-concepts from your verbal and nonverbal messages
C) you interpret and evaluate your own behavior
D) your self-concept develops through looking at the image of yourself that others reveal to you

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Cooley's looking glass self theory states that our self-concept is formed by seeing ourselves through the perspectives of others, or the "looking glass." Our sense of self is largely derived from our perception of how others see us, which is then incorporated into our own self-image. Therefore, our self-concept develops through looking at the image of ourselves that others reveal to us.

CH Cooley's Concept of the Looking Glass Self Says That