A new teacher is nervous about how her students will respond to her. She notices while she is teaching that several students are on their cell phones, a few are sleeping, and hardly anyone is paying attention. According to Cooley's looking glass self, which of the following is the best conclusion?
A) She realizes she may not be an effective teacher because she cannot keep her students' attention. She uses this evaluation as a way to change her teaching methods.
B) She knows the response from the students is not her fault. They simply do not understand what is going on in class because they did not do their homework.
C) She is not bothered by the students' reactions because she knows she is a good teacher.
D) Her self-esteem is bolstered by what she sees in her students. She is convinced she is a good teacher because she is challenging her students.

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According to Cooley's looking glass self, individuals form their self-concepts based on how they believe others perceive them. In this scenario, the teacher interprets the students' lack of attention as a reflection of her teaching effectiveness and uses this perception to adjust her methods.

A New Teacher Is Nervous About How Her Students Will