"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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Singelis's (1994) scale was designed to measure individual differences in independence and interdependence, specifically within cultural contexts. The items mentioned - "My happiness depends on the happiness of those around me" and "I enjoy being unique and different from others in many respects" - reflect the interdependent cultural mindset, where people prioritize social connectedness and harmony with others over individual goals and uniqueness.

"My Happiness Depends on the Happiness of Those Around Me