Introductory Sociology CLEP Prep Practice Exam

The concept of "looking-glass self" is most closely associated with which of the following?

1. Social identity theory

2. Symbolic interactionism

3. Conflict theory

4. Structural functionalism

The correct answer is: Symbolic interactionism

The looking-glass self is a concept in symbolic interactionism, which is a sociological perspective that focuses on the ways in which individuals interact and create meaning through symbols. Social identity theory, conflict theory, and structural functionalism do not focus on individual interactions and meaning-making, making them incorrect options. Social identity theory focuses on how group identities shape individual behavior, conflict theory focuses on power and inequality in society, and structural functionalism focuses on how different parts of society work together to maintain stability. While these are all important sociological theories, they are not directly related to the concept of looking-glass self. Therefore, the correct answer is B.