Which of the Following Findings Is Explained by the "Looking-Glass

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following findings is explained by the "looking-glass self" theory of self-concept formation?

• A)When we are unsure about our attitudes or feelings,we infer them by observing our behaviour and the situations in which they occur.
• B)Students are less likely to cheat on a test when they can see their faces in a mirror.
• C)After experiencing a failure,people in a reflective state may cheer themselves up by remembering positive events.
• D)People are less likely to steal if there is a camera focused on them.
• E)Catholic women rated themselves more negatively after reading a sexually explicit passage if they had first been exposed to a picture of the Pope.

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Definitions:

Ambiguous

Something that can be understood in more than one way; not clear or decided.

Media Richness

The ability of a communication medium to effectively convey complex information and promote understanding.

Routine Situations

Circumstances or tasks that occur regularly and can be handled through established procedures without much deviation.

Omitting

Intentionally or unintentionally leaving out or excluding information, actions, or elements, which can have various implications depending on context.