1) Refer to Campbell, Lackenbauer, & Muise's (2006) study. Explain the findings for the dependent variables "see the best in me" and "closeness and intimacy" (Hint: you should mention all three independent variables). What do these findings tell us about when we should enhance our partners and when we should verify our partners?

Study link: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/6826548_When_Is_Being_Known_or_Adored_by_Romantic_Partners_Most_Beneficial_Self-Perceptions_Relationship_Length_and_Responses_to_Partner's_Verifying_and_Enhancing_Appraisals

For context on question 1:

Three Independent Variables

• IV #1: Type of Self-Rating
  1. 2 Conditions Negative Self-Views or Positive Self-Views
  2. Not randomly assigned.
  3. Participants placed into negative or positive self-rating conditions based on whether they reported negative or positive views of self on a list of traits in mass testing session.
  4. Note: Participants in the Negative Self-Views group do not have low self-esteem. In other words, they do not have a global negative evaluation of the self. Participants in the Negative Self-Views group are those participants who reported they were below average on a personality trait AND they reported this personality trait was important to their self-concept. For instance, Lian would be classified as holding a negative self-view if Lian views himself as less Agreeable than the average college student, but reports that being Agreeableness is important to his self-concept.
  5. **The article uses three terms to refer to this variable: self-ratings, self-views, and self-perceptions. All these terms refer to this same variable.
• IV #2: Length of Relationship.
  1. 2 Conditions Long-Term (20 months) or Short-Term (<20 months)
• IV #3: Type of Feedback from Partner:
  1. Randomly Assigned to 2 Conditions: Verification or Enhancement

Four Dependent Variables

1. Feeling Understood by Partner
2. Positive Affect (average of seven positive emotions)
3. Partner Sees the Best in Me
4. Closeness and Intimacy

2) Based on the article, explain the maladaptive thoughts and behaviors narcissists exhibit in romantic relationships. Then, predict how narcissists would score on the Love Attitudes Scale (LAS). Support your prediction by relating to Campbell and Foster's (2002) four hypotheses and their findings. (Hint: you could develop a prediction in one of two ways: 1) a correlation between Narcissism and said love styles or 2) a group difference in which you compare narcissists to non-narcissists on said love styles. Clearly state which of the two predictions you are making).

Study link: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/247747057_Narcissism_and_Commitment_in_Romantic_Relationships_An_Investment_Model_Analysis

3) Compare and contrast passionate and companionate love. Comparisons should include differences in thoughts, physiology/brain processes, self-reported feelings, and behaviors. Explain whether you think passionate and companionate love are best conceptualized as attitudes and/or emotions.