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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.

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.

Later School Start Times Really Do Improve Sleep Time

Researchers reveal later school start times improve sleep quality in children.

Spoken Language Reveals How People Develop and Mature

A new study explores how personality development and ego may be reflected in our everyday language. Researchers hope their findings will shed light on moral, social and cognitive development.

Major Midlife Adverse Events Accelerates Male Brain Aging

A new neuroimaging study reveals middle aged men who experience negative fateful life events, such as the death of a loved one or divorce, show signs of accelerated brain aging.

Dancing Aids Healthier Aging

A new study reveals ballet participation could have positive outcomes across numerous health and well-being categories for older people.

Here’s How a Cat Can Hinder Children Learning New Words

According to researchers, familiar images that are more interesting to children may distract them from focusing on novel objects and reduce the ability to learn new words associated with the novel stimuli.

Behavioral Strategies More Effective Than Persuasion When Promoting Vaccinations

Researchers say vaccination campaigns focused on persuasion may not be effective. The study reports interventions focused on shaping patients' and parents' behavior may be more effective in promoting vaccinations.

Fragile X Imaging Study Reveals Differences in Infant Brains

A new neuroimaging study reveals babies with Fragile X syndrome have less developed white matter in the brain compared to children without the condition.

A Letter of the Alphabet We Can Read But Not Write?

Researchers say most people are not aware that two forms of the letter 'g' exist and, for those who are aware, most can not correctly identify or write the typeset version we usually see. The findings suggest the important role writing styles play in letter learning.

Surprise Can Be an Agent of Social Change

Surprise, researchers say, not only has effects on the beliefs of an individual, but also collective effects on the content of culture. As a result, surprise can lead people to change attitudes, shift preconceptions and inspire social change.