Which is the third step in Cooley's looking-glass self?
AFeeling pride or shame
BImagining how we appear
CImagining others' judgment
DTaking the role of others
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Feeling pride or shame
1. Step 1: we imagine our appearance from another person's view.
2. Step 2: we imagine that person's judgment of us.
3. Step 3: we feel an emotional reaction such as pride or shame based on that judgment.
4. Changing social class is not a step.
_Source: Wikipedia, "Looking-glass self" (rev 1368144958), section "Cooley's three steps"_
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