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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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Increased Grey Matter in Those With Higher Levels of Moral Reasoning

A new study reports people with higher levels of moral reasoning appear to have increased grey matter volume in areas of the brain associated with complex social behavior and decision making.

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Study Sheds Light on Astrocyte Disruption in Depression

A new study reports networks of astrocytes are altered in areas of the brain associated with mood regulation in some people who committed suicide as a result of depression.

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Differences in Brain Development for Adolescents with Bipolar Disorder

According to a new study, adolescents with bipolar disorder show differences in brain development in areas that help regulate emotion.

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Rest Prepares the Brain for Social Interaction

A new study reports that even during periods of rest, our brain is preparing us to socially connect with others.

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Brain Circuitry That Controls Anxiety Provoking Decisions Identified

Findings could have implications for treating psychiatric disorders that feature impaired decision making.

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Sleep Away Your Social Biases

Habitual reactions to others could be altered during sleep based intervention, a new study reports.

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Computational Model Suggests Humans Are Naturally Wired To Be Naysayers

Could our brains be hardwired to say no? A new study suggests it is.

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Delusions and Hallucinations in General Population More Common Than Thought

Researchers find auditory hallucinations and delusions are more common in the general public than previously believed.

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Babies are Able to Learn Abstract Relations Before They can Speak

According to a new study, analogical learning processes are present in prelinguistic babies.

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Pain Response Shaped by Subconscious Learning

A new study reports people can be conditioned to associate images with certain pain responses.

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Increased Risk of Developing Parkinson’s Disease in People With Depression

According to a new study, people who were hospitalized for depression on five or more occasions were 40 percent more likely to develop Parkinson's disease than those who had been hospitalized one time.

Presence of Animals Eases Social Anxiety in Children With Autism

Pets could prove to be a helpful addition to treatment programs designed to help children with Autism to improve their social skills, a new study reports.

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