Which of the following is NOT one of the components of Cooley s looking-glass self?
A) our imagination of what we must really be like
B) our imagination of how our actions appear to others
C) our imagination of how others judge our actions
D) a self-judgment in reaction to the imagined judgments of others
E) none of the above

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The three components of Cooley's looking-glass self are our imagination of how our actions appear to others, our imagination of how others judge our actions, and a self-judgment in reaction to the imagined judgments of others. The idea of "what we must really be like" is not explicitly included in this theory. All of the other options are components of Cooley's looking-glass self. A is incorrect because Cooley's theory emphasizes that our understanding of ourselves is shaped by our perceptions of how others see and judge us, rather than an inherent or objective sense of self.

Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Components