You think you're the funniest person you know, yet no one ever gets your jokes. You eventually realize that you are not that funny. This is symbolic interaction's _______ in operation.
A) power of framing
B) many selves
C) mind, self, and society
D) looking glass
E) ego deflation

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The looking glass self theory of symbolic interactionism suggests that people's self-concepts develop from their interpretations and internalization of the reactions of others to their behavior. In this scenario, the individual believes they are the funniest person they know, reflecting their self-concept. However, the lack of laughter from others suggests that their interpretation of themselves is not accurate, leading to an adjustment of their self-concept or ego deflation.

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