Asked by Taesean Galloway on Jul 23, 2024

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Jenny tells her friends what she thinks is a funny story but their responses are not what she expects,which causes her to question her sense of humour.This is an example of which of the following?

A) The looking-glass self
B) The I and the Me
C) The three stages of development
D) Role-taking

The Looking-glass Self

A sociological concept suggesting that an individual's self-concept is shaped by how they perceive others view them, acting as a social mirror.

The I and the Me

A concept in sociology that describes the individual's perception of themselves (the "I") and the social self as perceived by others (the "Me").

Role-taking

The process of assuming the perspective of another person to understand their thoughts, feelings, or actions, a concept in social psychology.

  • Understand the concept of the looking-glass self and its influence on how we perceive ourselves.
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Nicolas SernaJul 27, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The looking-glass self is the concept that our perception of self is shaped by how others perceive and react to us. In this situation, Jenny's perception of her sense of humor is being influenced by her friends' reactions.