Ryan thinks he is not as clever as the other children in his class because his teacher does not appreciate him as much as she does others. Ryan is troubled by his _____.
A) looking-glass self
B) super ego
C) socialization skills
D) internalization
E) impression management

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Ryan's perception of himself is influenced by how he believes others, particularly his teacher, perceive him. This is an example of the looking-glass self, a concept that explains how our self-image is shaped by the reflections of our social interactions and how we think others view us.

Ryan Thinks He Is Not as Clever as the Other