Although she is very thin, Heidi is convinced that everyone around her believes she is overweight. She begins to eat very little and, when she does eat, she makes herself vomit in order to keep her weight down. Which of the following concepts best describes Heidi's behaviour?
A) the ego control of the id
B) the looking-glass self
C) taking the role of other
D) faulty development at the abstract moral stage

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The looking-glass self is a concept that describes how an individual's self-perception is influenced by how they believe others perceive them. Heidi's behavior is driven by her belief about others' perceptions of her weight, aligning with the looking-glass self concept.

Although She Is Very Thin, Heidi Is Convinced That Everyone