"My close relationships are an important reflection of who I am" and "when I think of myself,I often think of my close friends and family also" are two items from a scale which was designed to measure individual differences in

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These items are related to relational interdependence, which refers to the degree to which individuals consider their close relationships as central to their sense of self. Option A is incorrect because it only mentions self-esteem and competition, which are not related to close relationships. Option C is incorrect because it only mentions self-esteem, without considering the role of close relationships. Option D is incorrect because it refers to private and public self-consciousness, which are not the focus of the items presented. Option E is incorrect because it only mentions cooperation and competition, without considering the role of close relationships.

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