According to the text,which statement summarizes the key aspect of Cooley's "looking-glass self"?
A) The perceived judgments of others are significant to our self-esteem and identities as we may misinterpret others' judgments.
B) It is not so much a matter of how a person perceives others' judgments as it is a matter of adapting to those judgments within normative social expectations.
C) A person may incorrectly interpret others' judgments and act without considering the consequences of an inappropriate social response.
D) It is difficult to assess whether others are judging our master statuses or our auxiliary statues.

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Cooley's "looking-glass self" theory emphasizes the significance of how individuals perceive the judgments of others in shaping their self-esteem and identity. This may lead to the misinterpretation of others' judgments and adaptation to those judgments, ultimately affecting their behavior and social response.

According to the Text,which Statement Summarizes the Key Aspect of Cooley's