Which of the following statements is true about the looking-glass self?

A. It is a person's typical pattern of attitudes, needs, characteristics, and behavior.
B. It is a phrase that was used by Charles Horton Cooley to emphasize that the self is the product of our social interactions with others.
C. It is a child's awareness of the attitudes, viewpoints, and expectations of society as a whole.
D. It is the sum total of a person's conscious perception of his or her identity as distinct from others.


Answer: B

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