The Looking Glass Self Theory Quiz
Authored by Alan Baskerville
Social Studies
12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
Tabitha, Gaige, and Jazzy are studying Charles Cooley's Looking Glass self theory in their sociology class. According to Cooley, what are the three things that happen in this process?
We believe we are who we think we are, we process this in our brain, and we try to figure out what other people think of us
We believe we are who we think we are, we process this in our brain, and we try to figure out what other people think of us
We believe we are who we think we are, we try to figure out what other people think of us, and we revise our current thinking
We believe we are who we think we are, we process this in our brain, and we revise our current thinking
Answer explanation
According to Charles Cooley, the three things that happen in the process of the Looking Glass self theory are: we believe we are who we think we are, we process this in our brain, and we try to figure out what other people think of us. This choice accurately reflects Cooley's theory.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
Imagine Tabitha, Jazzy, and Vivian are discussing the Looking Glass self theory at a coffee shop. What do they agree is the main idea behind this theory?
They agree that our identity is solely based on what we, as individuals, believe about ourselves
They agree that our identity is solely based on what society thinks of us
They agree that our identity is a hybrid between what we believe about ourselves and what society thinks of us
They agree that our identity is a hybrid between what our friends and family think of us and what society thinks of us
Answer explanation
The main idea behind the Looking Glass self theory is that our identity is a hybrid between what we believe about ourselves and what society thinks of us.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
Imagine a scenario where Star, Gaige, and Malinda are discussing the Looking Glass self theory in their psychology class. According to their discussion, who do they believe are the biggest influencers in this process?
Strangers and acquaintances they meet at a party
Their teachers and mentors at school
Their close friends and family members
Celebrities and public figures they follow on social media
Answer explanation
The biggest influencers in the Looking Glass self theory are friends and family. They have a significant impact on shaping our self-perception.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
Imagine Tabitha, Gaige, and Emily are deciding what to wear for the school prom night. How does the Looking Glass self theory influence their outfit choices?
It only impacts their outfit choices based on society's views
It only impacts their outfit choices based on their own preferences
It influences their outfit choices as they consider both society's views and their own preferences
It has no relation to their outfit choices
Answer explanation
The Looking Glass self theory impacts the process of choosing what to wear as we consider society's views and our own preferences.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
Vivian, Tabitha, and Emily are having a lively discussion about the latest fashion trends. They wonder, 'What can happen if someone, like us, receives negative feedback about their appearance based on society's views?'
They will ignore the feedback and continue to wear what they like
They will internalize the feedback and start to change and adapt their appearance
They will confront the people giving negative feedback
They will stop caring about society's views
Answer explanation
Receiving negative feedback about appearance can lead to internalizing and changing one's appearance based on societal views.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
Imagine Emily, Grant, and Vivian are discussing the Looking Glass self theory in their sociology class. How would they explain its impact on the formation of a person's identity in the context of social media?
They would say it impacts the formation of a person's identity on social media by solely focusing on the individual's views
They would say it impacts the formation of a person's identity on social media by considering both society's views and the individual's views
They would say it impacts the formation of a person's identity on social media by solely focusing on society's views
They would say it has no impact on the formation of a person's identity on social media
Answer explanation
The Looking Glass self theory impacts a person's identity by considering both society's views and the individual's views.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
Grant, Vivian, and Malinda are discussing the Looking Glass self theory in their sociology class. According to this theory, who are the primary sources of influence in their process of socialization?
Strangers and acquaintances they meet at the park during their weekend hangouts
Their close-knit group of friends and loving family
The celebrities and influencers they follow on social media
Their supportive teachers and inspiring mentors at school
Answer explanation
According to the Looking Glass self theory, friends and family are the primary sources of influence in the process of socialization.
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