A Young Child Is Repeatedly Given Negative Messages About Clumsiness

question 70

Multiple Choice

A young child is repeatedly given negative messages about clumsiness and stupidity,and the parents even express regret that the child was born.Subsequently,this child develops a negative self-concept congruent with these parental messages.Which sociological concept best captures this process?

• A) looking-glass self
• B) primary socialization
• C) family violence
• D) secondary socialization

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