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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.

Sleep is the Price the Brain Pays for Learning

Researchers believe their synaptic homeostasis hypothesis of sleep challenges the theory that sleep strengthens brain connections.

Scientists Find a New Mechanism Underlying Depression

Changes in microglia underlie depressive symptoms brought on by exposure to chronic stress, a new study reports.

Babbling Babies Responding to One-on-One ‘Baby Talk’ Master More Words

Early language development isn't so much the quantity of words as the style of speech and social context in which speech occurs, researchers report.

Brain Training Works, but Just for the Practiced Task

Brain training programs work, but only for practiced tasks, researchers report.

Toward a Molecular Explanation for Schizophrenia

Inhibition of a basic cellular process could contribute to schizophrenia, a new study reports.

Childhood Bullying Shown to Increase Likelihood of Psychotic Experiences in Later Life

Exposure to bullying during childhood, either as a victim or perpetrator, can lead to psychotic episodes later in life, a new study reports.

Brain Research Provides Insight into Language Learning

Researchers discover the mirror neuron system can be modified by language use.

Discovery of “Teen Gene” Could Hold Promise for Combating Severe Mental Illnesses

Researchers isolate a gene responsible for dopamine connectivity in the medial prefrontal cortex during adolescence.

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Researchers Study Alcohol Addiction Using Optogenetics

Using optogenetics, researchers obtain a better understanding of the neurochemical basis for alcohol addiction.

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Brain Trauma Raises Risk of Later PTSD in Active-Duty Military

TBIs suffered during active duty in war zones are the greatest predictor of subsequent PTSD, a new study reports.

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Even When Test Scores Go Up, Some Cognitive Abilities Don’t

Researchers find even high performing schools don't influence students' abstract reasoning.

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Music Brings Memories Back to the Brain Injured

Researchers use popular music to help patients with brain injuries recall autobiographical memories.

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