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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.

Ancient Australian Aboriginal Memory Tool Superior to ‘Memory Palace’ Learning

An ancient Aboriginal memorization technique has been proven to be superior to the ancient Greek "memory palace" technique when it came to recalling and retaining factual information people had learned.

Boys with Social Difficulties More Susceptible to Early Substance Use

A new study reports boys with social skill problems during sixth grade are more likely to develop substance use issues by grade eight.

brain scans taken while people listened to music

Higher Empathy People Process Music Differently in the Brain

Researchers report people with higher empathy process music with greater involvement in the brain's reward system and areas of the brain associated with social information processing.

Mental disorders more common in people who live alone

Living alone is associated with an increased risk of developing common mental disorders, such as depression.

Distance and Time Soften Moral Judgments

According to researchers, moral judgement of wrong doing soften over time and distance.

Drug Used For Pain and Anxiety May Be Linked to Birth Defects

A new study reports that pregnant women who take pregabalin, a drug commonly used to treat pain and anxiety, were three times more likely to have a child with a major birth defect.

Pupils Mirror Perception of Social Interaction

Perception of social interactions unfolds through pupil dilation. The findings shed light on the visual system's role in sensitivity to social interactions.

Why Some Are More Prone To Depression Than Others

A new study reports people may be able to avoid depression, even if they have a genetic predisposition to SAD, by maintaining or boosting serotonin levels throughout the year.