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These research articles involve many aspects of psychology such as cognitive psychology, depression studies, mental health, stress, happiness and neuropsychology, Scroll below for more specific categories.

Sex, Drugs, and Genes: Moral Attitudes Share a Genetic Basis

A new study reveals there may be a common underlying genetic basis underlying a person's disapproval of non-committal sexual behaviors and condemnation of recreational drug use. Findings shed light on how heredity may relate to some of our deepest moral stances.

First Ever Body Maps of Hallucinations Created

Researchers have created the first body map of sensations experienced during hallucinations in people not experiencing psychosis.

Men and Women Ride the Same Emotional Roller Coaster

Contrary to popular myths on stereotypes, women are not more emotional than men, researchers report. A new study reveals men's emotions fluctuate just as much as women's do.

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How Did the Superstition That Broken Mirrors Cause Bad Luck Start and Why Does It Still Exist?

Researchers explore the history and cultural impact of superstitions, shedding new light on why people continue to believe the unbelievable.

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Majority of 15 to 19 Year Olds Wanted COVID Vaccination for Altruistic Reasons

Many teens cite a desire to get a COVID vaccine in order to do their part and protect the health of those more vulnerable in their families and communities.

How to Nurture Creativity in Your Kids

Researches investigate the positive impact of nurturing creativity in children and evaluate methods for encouraging creativity.

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Spending Time in Nature Promotes Early Childhood Development

Children who live in areas with easy access to greenspaces and natural vegetation showed better overall development than their peers who lived closer to fewer greenspaces.

Mapping Neurons in the Brain Involved With Social Interactions With Others in Groups

The dorsomedial prefrontal cortex plays a critical role in mapping out personal actions and outcomes as well as responding to the actions of others.

Bat Study Reveals Secrets of the Social Brain

Wireless neural recordings of freely interacting bats provides new insight into how the brain processes group communication.

Gut-Brain Axis Response to Inflammation May Underlie Inflammatory Bowel Disease-Related Mental Symptoms

The vascular barrier in the choroid plexus locks down access to the brain in response to gut inflammation that causes IBD. The dysregulated activity of the gut-brain vascular axis appears to protect the brain from inflammation. However, the mechanism may increase the risk of both cognitive and mental health problems associated with IBD.

Anxiety Impacts Ability to Perceive Changes in Breathing

People with higher levels of anxiety have altered perceptions of their breathing compared to those with lower levels of anxiety. The altered perception of respiration can lead to an increase in feelings of anxiety, researchers report.

Health of Older People Is Tied to Motivation

Motivated older people have better outcomes when it comes to general health, researchers say.

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