"My Happiness Depends on the Happiness of Those Around Me

question 31

Multiple Choice

"My happiness depends on the happiness of those around me" and "I enjoy being unique and different from others in many respects" are two items from Singelis's (1994) scale, which was designed to measure individual differences in __________.

• A) self-esteem
• B) cooperation and competition
• C) private and public self-consciousness
• D) independence and interdependence

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Definitions:

Group

A collection of individuals who come together for a common purpose or share a common characteristic.

Behavioral

Pertaining to actions or reactions that an organism makes in response to external or internal stimuli.

Biomedical Therapies

Treatments for mental disorders and other ailments that involve medication, surgery, or other medical interventions.

Psychiatrists

Medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing, preventing, and treating mental illness, often using medication as part of treatment.