According to Charles Horton Cooley, from whom do we receive the first images of the self?
A) social institutions
B) significant others
C) peer interactions
D) mass media

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According to Cooley's concept of the Looking Glass Self, we receive our first images of the self from our significant others - individuals who have a significant impact on our sense of identity and self-worth. These significant others include parents, siblings, close friends, and romantic partners, who reflect back to us our own behavior and reactions to our behavior, shaping our self-image.

According to Charles Horton Cooley, from Whom Do We Receive