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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.

Reduced Hormone Supply in Pregnant Mothers Linked to ADHD in Their Children

Maternal hypothyroidism may contribute to an increased risk of ADHD in their offspring.

A Fraction of a Second Is All You Need to Feel the Music

Our perception of musical timing is closely linked to the quality of the sound.

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The Role of Sleep Deprivation in Unwanted Thoughts

Sleep deprivation impairs our ability to stop obtrusive thoughts from entering our minds.

Fear and Anxiety Share Same Bases in Brain

Fear and anxiety share overlapping neural circuits. The findings contradict the popular belief that anxiety and fear are distinct emotions with different triggers and segregated brain circuits.

Newborn Brains Lack Maturity to Process Emotions as Adults Do

Brain regions associated with emotional processing are not functionally connected in a mature way to areas associated with auditory and visual processing in newborns.

Malice Leaves a Nasty Smell

Witnessing bad behaviors triggers similar neural responses to those triggered by noxious smells. The study also pinpoints a biomarker in the brain for disgust.

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Personality Traits Affect Shelter at Home Compliance

Study reveals a link between personality traits and adherence to shelter at home warnings. Researchers report those who score high on extroversion are more likely to ignore stay at home warnings, while those with other traits were more likely to stay in, regardless of the strength of government warnings.

Could Excessive Sugar Intake Contribute to Aggressive Behaviors, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder?

Study reveals a high fructose diet could contribute to bipolar disorder, ADHD, and behavioral aggression.

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Early Trauma Influences Metabolism Across Generations

Early childhood trauma has an impact on glucose metabolism and blood composition, which are passed on to the next generation.

Is Sitting Always Bad for Your Mind? Maybe Not

For older adults, some sedentariness may not be as bad for memory as believed, especially if physical activity benchmarks are being met.

Automatic Decision-Making Prevents Us Harming Others

People make automatic and efficient decisions when learning to avoid others. When learning to avoid harming themselves, people make become more deliberative. The study also found people were more willing to repeat decisions that were previously harmful to themselves if they believed better results would occur in the future.