What is meant by the looking-glass self?
A. We evaluate ourselves based on how we think we appear to others.
B. Our self-image is heavily--and often negatively--influenced by the media.
C. We shape ourselves to fit into certain reference groups.
D. We "perform" our day-to-day behavior like an actor on a stage.
Answer: A
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