Which is NOT a part of the looking-glass self?

• A. Imagination of others' judgments
• B. Self-feelings based on imagined judgments
• C. Real, objective evaluation by others
• D. Imagining how others see us

Answer: (C)

The core idea here is that our self-image comes from how we think others view us, not from any actual, objective evaluation. We construct our sense of self by imagining others’ judgments, feeling based on those imagined judgments, and even picturing how others see us. These elements are internal and subjective—they show how media of opinion shapes self-feeling rather than a real, external truth about ourselves. An objective, real evaluation by others would be outside this process, since the looking-glass self centers on perception and interpretation rather than factual appraisal. For example, you might feel proud or ashamed based on how you imagine a friend judges you, regardless of what that friend actually thinks.