The theory that a child's conception of herself is defined at least in part through the way in which other people react to her is known as the

a. reflective self concept.
b. superego.
c. looking-glass self.
d. self-perception reversal.


Answer: c. looking-glass self.

Sociology

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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About what percentage of homeless people have a substance abuse problem?

a. 6 percent b. 26 percent c. 50 percent d. 86 percent

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This includes norms and institutions that obscure the racial intent of laws.

A. racial hierarchy B. white privilege C. systemic genocide D. white normative structures

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Within the U.S., Native Americans:

a. are fairly evenly spread out throughout the country. b. have not had any economic success. c. are disproportionately poor, despite mineral resources and casinos on tribal lands. d. face less prejudice and discrimination than members of other minority groups.

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