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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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Study Helps Explain Why Many Alcohol Drinkers are Also Smokers

A new study reports nicotine reduces the sleep inducing effects of alcohol.

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Talking Heads: Head Movements Play Important Role in Conveying Emotions

Researchers report people are accurate at judging the emotion others are experiencing by observing the head movements alone.

Body Maps of Touch and Social Relationships are Tightly Linked

A new study reports on the connection between social relationships and touch.

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Babies’ Babbles Reflect Their Own Involvement in Language Development

A baby's repetitive babbling is influenced by the infant's ability to hear itself.

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Inflammation in the Brain Linked to Schizophrenia Risk

A new study reports immune cells are more active in the brains of people at risk of developing schizophrenia, as well as those already diagnosed with the disease.

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A Day Time Nap and Reward Boosts Learning

A new study reports receiving a reward as you learn can help consolidate the new facts in your memory, especially if combined with a short nap.

When Punishment Doesn’t Fit the Crime

A new study reports people with TBI struggle with appropriate discipline in family, social and work life.

Altered Connections Between Eye Contact and Facial Mimicry in Autism

A new study investigates how joint attention and spontaneous facial mimicry interact in relation to each other in people with autism.

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Researchers One Step Closer to New Drug For Alcohol Dependence

A new study reports dopamine stabilizer OSU6162 can reduce cravings for those addicted to alcohol.

Bigger Brains Don’t Mean Higher IQ

Brain structure, rather than brain size, appears to be more important for human intelligence and cognitive function.

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Alzheimer’s Patients Prescribed Antipsychotics More Frequently Than General Population

A new study reports people with Alzheimer's disease are more likely to use antipsychotic medications, and for longer periods of time, than the general public.