The concept of the looking-glass self suggests that we
A)develop our self-concepts by attending to how others communicate with us.
B) want to be seen by others as we see ourselves.
C) mirror the behavior of others to build relationships.
D)All of the above.

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The looking-glass self theory proposes that our self-concepts are shaped by how we perceive others as perceiving us. This means that we develop our self-concepts by paying attention to others' reactions to our behavior and adapting our behavior accordingly. The other options are wrong because they don't fully capture the essence of the looking-glass self theory. While we may want to be seen by others as we see ourselves or mirror the behavior of others to build relationships, these processes are not the core of the looking-glass self theory.

The Concept of the Looking-Glass Self Suggests That We