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Gwendolyn Seidman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Michigan State University. She holds a PhD in Social-Personality Psychology from New York University, as well as an MA in Psychology from the same institution and a BA/BS in Psychology/Statistics from the College of New Jersey. Her research encompasses broad areas including cognition, close relationships, and motivations, with a focus on how personality traits, particularly narcissism, influence these domains. Dr. Seidman's work investigates how accurately people perceive their romantic partners and how perceptions are affected by relationship stressors. She has explored the role of narcissism in social processes, particularly how narcissistic individuals may elevate their partners to enhance their own status while derogating them to bolster their sense of superiority. Additionally, her research examines how individuals navigate and portray romantic relationships in online settings, with an emphasis on the motives shaping their behaviors in such contexts. Dr. Seidman is currently accepting applications from graduate students.
Department of Psychology