Alex,a bass player in a rock band,had for years worn his hair long.One day he changed the style to a much shorter look.When he arrived at the club for the band's next engagement,the other band members did not say anything but he thought that their silence was in fact a statement of disapproval.From that time on until his hair had once more grown long,he wore a hat to cover his short hair.According to the text,which theory of self might explain Alex's response to his band mates' perceived disapproval?

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Cooley's "looking-glass self" theory suggests that individuals develop their self-concept through their interactions with others and their perceived reactions. In this case, Alex changed his appearance and perceived his bandmates' silence as disapproval, which led him to wear a hat to cover his short hair. This reflects how his self-concept was impacted by his interpretation of his bandmates' reactions.

Alex,a Bass Player in a Rock Band,had for Years Worn