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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.

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A Time and Place For Memories

A new study reports researchers have used neuroimaging technology to identify where the brain stores the time and place of real life memories.

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Retrieving Hidden Traumatic Memories

According to a new study, researchers have discovered a mechanism in the brain which can restore stress related and unconscious memories.

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Love Bites: Women’s Brains Respond More to Romantic Cues on a Full Stomach

The way to a woman's heart could very well be via her stomach. New research finds women respond better to romantic cues when they are full.

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Puppy Power: Using Puppies to Help Veterans with PTSD

A new program is training puppies to help veterans suffering from PTSD.

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Older People More Easily Distracted than the Young

A new study reports we tend to be more easily distracted as we age.

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Aerobic Fitness and Thinner Gray Matter Linked to Better Math Skills in Children

A new study links better math skills in children with cardiorespiratory fitness and associated gray matter thinning.

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Insufficient Evidence to Link Violent Video Games to Violent Crimes

A new report looks at the relationship between aggressive behavior, violent crimes and video games.

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Learning New Information is Easier When it is Composed of Familiar Elements

According to a new study, familiarity plays a crucial role in memory and learning.

Playing Tetris Can Block Addiction Cravings

According to a new study, playing puzzle games like Tetris for as little as three minutes at a time can reduce addiction cravings.

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Shedding Light on Why We Trust

Researchers shed new light on the neurobiology of why people trust one another.

Adult IQ of Preterm Babies Can be Predicted by Two Years of Age

Researchers report the adult IQ of preterm and low birth weight babies can be predicted by the age of two, but for full term babies, IQ can not be predicted until they are six.

C-Section Impact Baby’s Ability to Focus Attention

According to a new study, being born as a result of C-sections slows a baby's spatial attention and plays a role in how well they are able to focus in on an object of interest.

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