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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.

Art is in the Eye of the Beholder

A new study examines how a person's mental state affects how they look at a piece of art.

Is the ‘Queen Bee’ Phenomenon a Myth?

Researchers report when women are afforded more power and discretion in leadership roles, they act benevolently over their subordinate female colleagues.

The Secret to Being Cool: Try Smiling

Forget all those pouting celebrities. Researchers say people are perceived to be cooler when they smile.

Imagining an Object Can Change How We Hear Sounds Later

A new study reveals imagining visual stimuli can alter our perception of where auditory stimuli may be coming from.

People Who Claim Superior Beliefs Exaggerate Their Own Knowledge

People who think their beliefs are superior to other people's view points are prone to overestimating what they actually know, a new study reports.

Sexual Objectification Influences Visual Perception

According to researchers, when people are sexually objectified, others visually process them in the same manner that they would an inanimate object.

Digital Addiction Increases Loneliness, Anxiety and Depression

Researchers report digital addiction can lead people to feel more anxious, depressed and lonely.

Childhood Aggression Linked to Deficits in Executive Function

According to a new study, children with executive function deficits were more likely to show physical and reactive aggression later in life. Researchers suggest helping children to improve executive function could help to reduce aggression levels.

Brain Activity Can Predict Success of Depression Treatment

A new study builds on previous findings that demonstrate EEG recordings of the rostral anterior cingulate cortex can predict eventual response to treatments for depression.

Study Challenges Key Evidence for the Pro-Active Reading Brain

Researchers report the reading brain may not be quite as proactive as previously assumed when it comes to predicting upcoming words.

The Emotions We Feel May Shape What We See

What we see may not be a direct reflection of the world, but a mental representation of the world that is infused by our emotional experiences, researchers report.