Looking Glass Self

Charles H. Cooley developed the Theory of the Looking Glass Self which states ____________.

• You must view others through their scope
• , the self develops through a process of reflection
• Put yourself in others people shoes before judging them
• Think of yourself before others

We develop our self-image according to how we think others see us

• Instinct

• Personality

• Looking Glass Self

• Sociobiology

imagining how we appear to others is called

• restrictive behavior.

• nature versus nurture.

• the generalized other.

• the looking-glass self.

developed the concept of the looking-glass self

• Rene Spitz

• Ivan Pavlov

• Charles Cooley

• John Locke

Cooley believed that we develop our sense of self

• by taking on the roles of generalized/significant others through imitation and play (I and me)

• through all actions as we are born with a blank slate

• by being actors in a play according to our audience

• by thinking about and reacting to how others view us (looking glass self)

part of self that is aware of the expectations and attitudes of society

• me

• Feral

• tabula rasa

• looking glass self

Believed that socialization occurs by first taking on the roles of others than society (I & me)

• Erving Goffman

• George Herbert Mead

• Charles Cooley

• John Locke

The concept of the Looking Glass Self was introduced by which sociologist?

• Erving Goffman

• George Herbert Mead

• Charles Cooley

• John Locke

According to the Looking Glass Self theory, our self-image is primarily shaped by:

• Our genetic makeup

• Our personal achievements

• Our perception of how others view us

• Our cultural background

Which of the following best describes the process of the Looking Glass Self?

• Imagining how we appear to others, imagining their judgment, and developing our self through their perspective

• Observing others and mimicking their behavior

• Developing self-awareness through meditation

• Building self-esteem through personal success