The Idea That One's Self-Image is Shaped by the Ways

Question

The idea that one's self-image is shaped by the ways others view them is called _____.
A) social comparison
B) self-fulfilling prophecy
C) reflected appraisals
D) self-concept

Accepted Answer

Reflected appraisals is the idea that our self-image, or self-concept, is shaped largely by feedback from others, particularly those who are close to us or whose opinions we value. This means that how others view us plays a significant role in how we see ourselves. Social comparison refers to the tendency to evaluate ourselves in relation to others, while a self-fulfilling prophecy is a belief or expectation that can lead to its own fulfillment. Both of these concepts are related to self-image, but not as directly as reflected appraisals.