Which one of the following is NOT an element of the looking-glass self?
A) We imagine how we appear to those around us.
B) We imagine others' evaluations of us.
C) We determine whether or not our parents' evaluations of us are similar to our grandparents'.
D) We develop a self-concept based on what we think others think of us.
E) We modify our own behavior based on what we believe others think of us.

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The looking-glass self theory does not include the idea of determining whether or not our parents' evaluations of us are similar to our grandparents', making option C the correct answer. The other options are all elements of the looking-glass self theory, which suggests that we develop our self-concept based on our perception of how others see us. This includes imagining how we appear to others, imagining their evaluation of us, developing a self-concept based on what we think others think of us, and modifying our own behavior based on our perception of others' opinions.

Which One of the Following Is NOT an Element of the Looking-Glass