A young child is repeatedly given negative messages about clumsiness and stupidity,and the parents even express regret that the child was born.Subsequently,this child develops a negative self-concept congruent with these parental messages.Which sociological concept best captures this process?
A) looking-glass self
B) primary socialization
C) family violence
D) secondary socialization

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The concept of looking-glass self refers to the idea that an individual's self-concept is shaped by the perceptions and judgments of others, particularly significant others such as parents. In this scenario, the constant negative messages about the child's clumsiness and stupidity, and the expression of regret about the child's birth, would likely lead the child to internalize these negative perceptions and develop a negative self-concept congruent with the parental messages.

A Young Child Is Repeatedly Given Negative Messages About Clumsiness