The looking-glass self emphasizes that self-concept is formed through:

• A. Interactions with others and perception of others' views
• B. Biological determinants
• C. Economic status
• D. Legal labels

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that our self-concept comes from how we think others perceive us and how we internalize those imagined judgments. Through social interaction, we observe feedback, interpret others’ views, and then feel pride, shame, or other self-feelings based on that perceived evaluation. This is a process rooted in interpersonal interaction, not in biology, money, or formal labels.

For example, if friends consistently praise someone’s math ability, they may internalize a sense of being competent in math. If others imply that they’re unreliable, they may start to see themselves as unreliable. So, the self-concept is shaped by the reflected appraisals we imagine from others, which is precisely what the looking-glass self describes.