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Getting ready to go out on a first date with someone she first contacted through a dating app,Jada tries on a dress and stilettos. Then, remembering that the person mentioned liking sportywomen, Jada reconsidered and changed into shorts and a tank top. Jada's wardrobe changeillustrates what social theory?a. Verstehenb. looking-glass selfc. double-consciousnessd. credentialism

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b. looking-glass self

Step-by-step explanation:

Similar to the ideas of G. Herbert Mead, Charles Horton Cooley defines a "looking-glass" self, as a way to conceptualize how a person's self develops as a product of interpersonal interactions and the perceptions of others.

This means the self is determined deeply concerning others:

There is little for the development of the self without having others to interact and compare.

This means the self is dependent upon one another for the development of a self-identity

When perceived by the new acquaintance, Jada will be “looking-glass self.” since he reconsidered his clothing.

The relationship with the person to meet will help better define who she is.

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