The utilization of the views of others to define the self is expressed in the concept of
A) dependence.
B) reflected appraisals.
C) mirroring.
D) self-directedness.

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Reflected appraisals refer to the process by which we come to understand ourselves through the views of significant others in our lives. This means that we use the feedback and opinions provided by others to define who we are and how we see ourselves. Dependence refers to a broader concept of reliance on others, while mirroring and self-directedness do not specifically address this idea of using the views of others to define the self.

The Utilization of the Views of Others to Define the Self