Sarah recently met Todd. She thinks that Todd finds her funny and subsequently concludes that Todd is attracted to women with a sense of humour. Sarah's perception makes her feel good about herself and consequently more confident when she is around Todd. What sociological concept best captures this process?

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The looking-glass self is the sociological concept that best captures this process. It refers to the idea that people develop their self-concept based on how they think others perceive them. Sarah's perception that Todd finds her funny has made her feel good about herself and increased her confidence, thus shaping her self-concept.

Sarah Recently Met Todd