The Term "Looking-Glass Self" Refers to the Idea That

question 14

Multiple Choice

The term "looking-glass self" refers to the idea that:

• A) unless we look ourselves in the mirror occasionally and take stock of who we are, we are susceptible to peer pressure
• B) people define themselves by seeing themselves reflected in the reactions of others
• C) our self-conceptions and how we appear to others may be very different
• D) the way we think that we appear to others is often like the distorted image in a carnival mirror
• E) c and d

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Definitions:

Behavioral Diagnosis

A process in psychology used to determine the specific behavior patterns and mental processes underlying an individual's difficulties.

Concurrent Validity

The degree to which the measures gathered from one assessment tool agree with the measures gathered from other assessment techniques.

Predictive Validity

refers to the extent to which a score on a scale or test predicts future performance on a related task.

Standardization

The process of establishing consistency in the way data is collected, procedures are conducted, or products are manufactured, often to ensure quality and comparability.