The concept of the looking-glass self suggests that our self-concept is:
A) determined by others.
B) the result of our interpretation of the reactions of others.
C) the result of our objective assessments of ourselves.
D) personal and has nothing to do with other people.

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The looking-glass self theory proposes that our self-concept is formed by our interpretation of how others perceive and react to us. It suggests that our self-image is not determined solely by our own perceptions, but also by our beliefs about how others view us.

The Concept of the Looking-Glass Self Suggests That Our Self-Concept