What Did Cooley Mean by the Looking-Glass Self

question 69

Multiple Choice

What did Cooley mean by the looking-glass self?

• A) People constantly assess themselves on the basis of how they think others see them.
• B) People continually engage in upward and downward social comparison.
• C) People see themselves in the mirror and think appearances reflect who they are.
• D) People attempt to reduce discrepancies between their real and ideal selves.

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Definitions:

Completed Contract Method

An accounting technique used for recognizing revenue and expenses on long-term projects only after the project is finished.

AMT Depreciation

Depreciation methods for the Alternative Minimum Tax purposes, which can differ from regular tax depreciation methods, often resulting in a slower expense recognition for AMT calculations.

Straight-line Method

A method of calculating depreciation and amortization by evenly spreading the cost over the useful life of an asset.

Personal Property

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