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People with Autism Want to Socialize, They May Just Express It Differently

A new study pushes back the assumption that those on the autism spectrum do not wish to socialize with others. Researchers hope their findings will lead to more respectful treatment of those with ASD and help develop more effective methods of support for those with autism.

Stress Really Can Make Young Adults Feel Older

Researchers say stress plays a significant role in how old young adults feel. The study reveals stressful events above the norm can make emerging adults feel at least one year older than they are.

Extreme Childhood Stress Can Harm Social Learning for Years to Come

Researchers explore how early extreme childhood stress can have a negative impact on social learning and mental health later in life.

Almost 40 Years After Autism Was Officially Identified, Researchers Look at How Older Adults Are Affected by the Diagnosis

Researchers are studying the brain activity of adults with ASD to better understand the cognitive changes that occur across aging in adulthood.

Don’t Let Depression Keep You From Exercising

Researchers say exercise is crucial to the overall health of those with depression. The study reveals people with higher levels of fitness during middle age were significantly less likely to die from cardiovascular disease, even if they were diagnosed with depression.

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Separation From Parents Removes Child’s Most Important Protection and Generates a New Trauma

Researchers discuss the psychological effects of early life stress and parental separation.

Belief in Free Will Unrelated to Moral Behavior

A new study contradicts conventional assumptions that belief in free will is tied to a person's moral behavior. Researchers say free will may promote moral behavior in specific contexts, but it is not indicative of moral behavior overall.

Anger Often Overlooked as Feature of Postnatal Mood Disorder

A new study reveals anger appears to be a significant feature of postnatal mood disorder. Researchers recommend doctors screen for anger, in addition to depression and anxiety during the postpartum period.

Genes Linking Alzheimer’s to Down Syndrome Discovered

Researchers report extra copies of genes on chromosome 21 increase Alzheimer's like pathology and cognitive impairment in mouse models of Down syndrome. The findings provide insight into early onset Alzheimer's in those with Down syndrome.

Computational Model Analysis Reveals Serotonin Speeds Learning

A new machine learning algorithm reveals serotonin can help speed up learning rates.

How Your Brain Decides Between Knowledge and Ignorance

Researchers report the brain's reward network could play an influential role in evaluating the opportunity to gain new information, just as it does to evaluate rewards such as food or financial gain.

Putting Oneself in Another Person’s Place is the Best Antidote Against Prejudice

While empathy may not have a direct effect on prejudice, researchers say it does have an indirect influence via personality and attitude. The study reveals a person with low empathy is more likely to score high on authoritarianism and is indirectly more susceptible to show prejudice.