What did Charles Cooley conceive of as the "looking glass self"?
A) Individuals perceive their level of physical attractiveness as how they appear in the mirror.
B) Individuals are unable to see themselves realistically.
C) Individuals' self-esteem is a function of how others perceive them.
D) Individuals' peer acceptance is a function of how physically attractive they are.

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Cooley conceived of the looking glass self as the idea that individuals' self-esteem is shaped by how they perceive others to see them. It's a social psychological concept that helps explain how our understanding of ourselves is influenced by how others perceive and respond to us.

What Did Charles Cooley Conceive of as the "Looking Glass