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Definition of Psychology: Psychology is the study of behavior in an individual, or group. Our psychology articles cover research in mental health, psychiatry, depression, psychology, schizophrenia, autism spectrum, happiness, stress and more.

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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.

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Why Do Some Kids Take Bigger Risks Than Others?

A parent's wealth and social status can influence a child's risk-taking behaviors.

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Liking Another Group Doesn’t Mean You Dislike Your Own

Outgroup preference is not necessarily reflective of negative feelings about one's ingroup as much as it positively reflects feelings about the outgroup.

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Researchers Share Guidelines for Inclusive Language in Autism Research

In order to make autism research less harmful to the autism community, researchers propose new data-driven guidelines for discussing ASD in their work.

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Birth Weight Could Help Identify Children at Higher Risk of Psychological Issues

A child's weight at birth could determine their risk of being diagnosed with a mental health disorder later in life. Researchers found for every kilogram below average birth weight, the more likely a child was to experience mental health problems through childhood and adolescence.

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What Is the Effect of Hierarchy on Moral Behavior?

Powerful hierarchical situations make it easier for individuals to commit harmful actions. The reason for this, researchers say, is because empathy and agency become split across multiple individuals.

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Loneliness Associated With Double the Risk of Developing Diabetes

Higher rates of loneliness were associated with an increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes during a twenty-year follow-up, a new study reveals.

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Did the Pandemic Change Our Personalities?

The COVID-19 pandemic may have altered the trajectory of personality in individuals, especially in younger people.

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Binge Drinking Increases COVID-19 Risk in Young Women

Women in their 20's who frequently binge drink had the highest self-reported prevalence of COVID-19 infection among subgroups within a study of alcohol and drug usage during the pandemic. Researchers say the increased infection risk was due to binge drinkers being less vigilant with their social behaviors as a result of intoxication.

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Mechanisms of Psychostimulants on Attention and Learning Revealed

Psychostimulants increase dopamine levels, enhancing task-relevant cortical signals by acting on the striatum and the difference in dopamine synthesis capacity in the striatum explains the variability in the drugs' cognitive effects.

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Being Lonely and Unhappy Accelerates Aging More Than Smoking

Loneliness, restless sleep, and unhappiness have a significant effect on biological aging, a new study reports.

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What if Some Stress Actually Protects Your Body?

Study finds the immune system may benefit from a measure of stress.

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Anxiety During Pregnancy Can Lead To Earlier Births

Women who experience anxiety while pregnant are more likely to give birth earlier than women who don't.

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Schizophrenia and Schizotypal News

Research news involving schizotypal personality, anxiety, paranoia, unconventional thoughts and beliefs is covered.

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Featured Neuroscience

·September 28, 2022·2 min read

The Unexpected Cells Helping to Shape Young Brains

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·September 8, 2022·3 min read

Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder May Be Detectable Years Before Illnesses Begin

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Brain Cancer Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·September 6, 2022·4 min read

Antipsychotic Use Associated With Elevated Risk of Breast Cancer

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·September 1, 2022·3 min read

Interrelationships Between Different Domains of Negative Symptoms in Schizophrenia

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·August 30, 2022·6 min read

Brain Activity During Sleep Differs in Young People With Genetic Risk of Psychiatric Disorders

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·August 8, 2022·6 min read

Studying Schizophrenia by Emulating It in a Petri Dish

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·August 4, 2022·7 min read

Similarity Between Schizophrenia and Dementia Discovered for the First Time

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·July 31, 2022·5 min read

Cells That Control Hunger Affect Brain Structure and Function

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·July 6, 2022·3 min read

Development of Psychosis Influenced by Neighborhood

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder News (PTSD)

PTSD research articles are listed here as well as news about stress, pain, fear, painful memories, trauma and mental health information.

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PTSD and Comorbid Substance Abuse Are Associated With a Cellular Marker for Early Death

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War-Zone Related Stress May Lead to Changes in the Microstructure of the Brain

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How Fear Memories Get Stuck in Some Brains

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Molecular Changes in the Brain in the Aftermath of a Traumatic Event May Help Explain Long-Term Susceptibility or Resilience

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Most Promising PTSD Treatment May Use ‘Ecstasy’ or ‘Magic Mushrooms’ Alongside Psychotherapy

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World Trade Center Responders With Cognitive Impairments Show Signs of New Form of Dementia

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Hepatitis C Drugs May Reduce PTSD Symptoms

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Presence of Certain Bacteria in Saliva Might Indicate PTSD

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Severity of PTSD Symptoms Linked to Decreased Activity in Hippocampus

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Making a Memory Positive or Negative

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How People Control Unwanted Thoughts

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Genetic Testing May Benefit Patients With Depression