One criticism of Cooley's theory of the looking-glass self is:
A) some people never reach the looking-glass-self stage
B) we do not passively accept what others think of us
C) this process does not exist in many cultures
D) it focuses too much on cognitive development

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Cooley's theory suggests that we passively accept what others think of us, but research has shown that we actively interpret and filter feedback from others. Therefore, this criticism points out a limitation in the theory's assumption about passive acceptance.

One Criticism of Cooley's Theory of the Looking-Glass Self Is