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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.

Can Touching A Robot Elicit Physiological Arousal in Humans?

People show more emotional arousal when instructed to touch intimate areas of a robot's body than when instructed to touch more accessible areas, such as arms and legs, researchers report.

Increased Activity in Brain Regions Associated with Executive Function in Bilingual Babies

According to a new study, bilingualism related differences in brain activity can be seen in children as young as 11 months.

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Marker for Poor Memory in Schizophrenia Patients Identified

Researchers directly link the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex to working memory performance in people with Schizophrenia.

Children With Autism Fixate More on Mouth Than Eyes During Emotional Conversations

A new study reports children with autism spectrum disorder fixate for longer on the mouth than the eyes during emotional conversations.

Higher Rates of Mental Health Problems in Transgender Veterans

A new study reports than among veterans who identify as transgender, 90 percent have at least one mental health diagnosis.

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Psychotic Disorders in Minority Groups: The High Price of Being an ‘Outsider’

A new study reports 'psychosocial disempowerment' could be a contributing factor to the higher incidences of mental illness in minority communities.

Even When Seizure Free, Children with Epilepsy Can Face Social Problems as Adults

A new study reports learning and behavioral difficulties during childhood can lead to social problems during adolescence for those with epilepsy, even when it is well controlled.

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Brain Changes Seen in Veterans With PTSD Following Mindfulness Training

Researchers report veterans with PTSD were better able to manage invasive traumatic memories with the help of mindfulness training.

Infants Born Prematurely May Show Less Interest in Others

A new study reports children born prematurely show less interest in other people compared to babies born full-term.

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Sleight of Hand: Researchers Work Their Magic on Shrunken Finger Illusion

Researchers report the visual system, not our conscious minds, are behind how we perceive an optical illusion.

Playing Action Video Games May Increase Capability for a Suicide Attempt

According to a new study, people thinking about suicide who play action video games may be significantly more likely to attempt suicide than those who play other types of video games.