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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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Repeat Failures for Those Who Remember Lapses in Self Control

A new study reports recalling failures in self control can lead people to repeat the actions.

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Sex Hormone Levels Consistent With Birth Gender in Transgender Teens

A new study reports transgender teens express typical hormone levels consistent with their gender of birth.

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Stubbing Out Smoking: Nicotine Blocking Enzyme Takes Reward Out of Smoking

Researchers discover an enzyme that seeks and destroys nicotine before it hits the brain. The discovery could lead to new therapies to help people quit smoking.

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Emotions Directly Influence Learning and Memory Processes

Researchers report emotions directly influence the neurological processes associated with memory and learning.

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Knowing You’re Overweight May Lead to Further Weight Gain

According to a new study, those who are aware they are overweight or obese might gain more weight than those who are unaware of their weight problems.

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Resilience to Schizophrenia in Siblings of Those With the Disease

According to a new study, people who have siblings with childhood onset schizophrenia showed resilience to the risk of developing the disease as they entered adolescence.