The authors propose an interpersonal social-cognitive theory of the self and personality, the
relational self, in which knowledge about the self is linked with knowledge about significant …

Autobiographical memory encompasses our recollections of specific, personal events. In this
article, we review the interactions between emotion and autobiographical memory, focusing …

We explore how narcissistic CEOs address two powerful and conflicting needs: the need for
acclaim and the need to dominate others. We argue that narcissistic CEOs address their …

Three studies evaluated the reliability and validity of the Investment Model Scale, an
instrument designed to measure four constructs, including commitment level and three …

If self-regulation conforms to an energy or strength model, then self-control should be
impaired by prior exertion. In Study 1, trying to regulate one's emotional response to an …

We analyze the value placed by rational agents on self-confidence, and the strategies
employed in its pursuit. Confidence in one's abilities generally enhances motivation, making …

Four studies examined the intrapersonal and interpersonal consequences of seeking out
others when good things happen (ie, capitalization). Two studies showed that …

This article presents a construct validation of a love scale based upon a triangular theory of
love. The article opens with a review of some of the major theories of love, and with a …

It is proposed that satisfaction is associated with idealistic, rather than realistic, perceptions
of one's partner. To provide baselines for assessing relationship illusions, both members of …

This study investigated how perceptions of current dating partners and relationships change
after people with different attachment orientations attempt to resolve a problem in their …