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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.

For White Middle Class, Moderate Drinking Is Linked to Cognitive Health in Old Age

A UCSD study reveals people aged 85 and older who consumed moderated amounts of alcohol daily were twice as likely to be cognitively healthy than those who did not drink.

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Parallels Between Unresponsive Honey Bees and Human Autism

Researchers report genes implicated in human ASD are regulated differently in honeybees that are more unresponsive than their nest mates. The PNAS study provides insight into the genetic heritage shared across species and offers clues about the evolution of social behavior.

Intermittent Attention and Poor Memory Shape Public Perceptions of Inflation

Researchers reveal people react more to individual prices, but rational inattention leads to perception and overestimation of inflation rates.

Drama ’13 Reasons Why’ Linked to Suicidal Thoughts

Streaming drama series, "13 Reasons Why" has been linked to a substantial increase in internet searches for terms associated with suicide.

Shared Housing, Shared Behavior in Mouse Model of Autism

Study shows how social environment can shape specific behaviors in autism spectrum disorder.

People With Autism Are Less Surprised by the Unexpected

According to researchers, adults on the autism spectrum are less surprised when presented with unexpected images during learning tasks than those not on the spectrum. Additionally, those who were least surprised had the most pronounced autism symptoms.

Muted Stress Response Linked to Long Term Cannabis Use

A new Psychopharmacology study adds to evidence that chronic cannabis use is associated with reduced stress reactivity. Researchers say cannabis could be beneficial in conferring resilience to stress, especially in those with heightened emotional reactivity to stressful situations.

Faster Acting Antidepressants May Finally Be Within Reach

Researchers explain how SSRI antidepressants initiate action by targeting a specific type of nerve cells. Findings may lead to the development of faster acting antidepressants.

Infants Know What We Like Best

Researchers discover infants as young as 8 months look for consistent behavioral patters and are able to make judgement about other people's preferences based on probabilities calculated from observed events.

Sugar is Not So Sweet For Mental Health

A new Scientific Reports study sheds light on the link between high sugar intake and an increased risk of developing common mental disorders in men. Researchers also found mood disorders did not increase desire to consume higher sugar content foods or drinks.