Which statement is NOT true about the looking-glass self?
A) Our relationships do not influence our behaviour and our sense of who we are.
B) Our self-concept changes primarily because of how people respond to us.
C) During the early years of our lives, our parents are the key individuals who shape who we are.
D) Our friends become highly influential as we become less dependent on our parents.

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The looking-glass self theory suggests that our behavior and self-concept are heavily influenced by our relationships with others and how they perceive and respond to us. Therefore, statement A, which claims that relationships do not influence our behavior and sense of self, is not true.

Which Statement Is NOT True About the Looking-Glass Self