Your friend gives you a description of her cousin who will be in town this weekend.Her description is very similar to that of one of your closest friends from high school,which makes you smile.This reaction could be explained by which of the following concepts?

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The relational self refers to the idea that our sense of self is formed in relation to others, particularly our close relationships. Seeing someone who reminds us of a close friend from the past can evoke positive emotions and a sense of connection, which could explain the smile in this situation.

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