Which Statement Is NOT True About the Looking-Glass Self

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true about the looking-glass self?

• A) Our relationships do not influence our behaviour and our sense of who we are.
• B) Our self-concept changes primarily because of how people respond to us.
• C) During the early years of our lives, our parents are the key individuals who shape who we are.
• D) Our friends become highly influential as we become less dependent on our parents.

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Definitions:

Formal Style of Communication

A method of interaction that follows established conventions and often uses professional or technical language.

Generation

A group of people born around the same time, who share similar cultural, social, and political attitudes.

Veteran

An individual with extensive experience or service in a particular field or occupation.

Perceptive Listener

An individual who attentively listens and is able to understand and interpret the underlying meanings in what others say.