What is the "looking glass self" and how does it relate to labeling and helping behavior?

FIll in the blank with correct word.


Answer: The looking glass self is the idea that our self-images are influenced by how others see us. Thus, bestowing positive, prosocial labels on a person (e.g., "you are a generous person") can increase the likelihood that that person will subsequently engage in prosocial behavior, given the opportunity.

Psychology

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a. A hallucination b. A delusion c. An extrapyramidal symptom d. Paranoia

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Sleep is divided into stages by examining a person's:

A. activity level during sleep B. dream activity C. circadian rhythms D. EEG pattern

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Which of the following is a MYTH about perfectionists?

a. Perfectionists get things done and they do them right. b. Perfectionists fail to realize when success has been achieved. c. Perfectionists have problems with procrastinations and missed deadlines. d. Perfectionists are vulnerable to depression.

Psychology

Bundles of protein that develop in the space between neurons are called ______.

A. clusters B. tangles C. tau D. plaques

Psychology