What Concept Describes the Way in Which a Person's Sense

question 131

Multiple Choice

What concept describes the way in which a person's sense of self is derived from the perceptions of others?

• A) personality development
• B) looking-glass self
• C) "I" and the "me"
• D) human psyche

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Definitions:

Observational Learning

Learning that occurs through observing the behavior of others and the outcomes of those behaviors, without direct experience.

Gender-Typing

The process by which individuals learn to conform to societal expectations and norms regarding gender roles and behaviors.

Social Cognition

The area of study focusing on how people process, store, and apply information about other people and social situations.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies used by the unconscious mind to protect itself from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.