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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.

Let Kids be Kids: Giving Kids Caregiving Roles Makes Them Less Sensitive as Parents

A new study reports that young girls who are forced to take on burdensome care-giving roles become less sensitive to their own children's needs than kids who are allowed to just be kids.

Washing Away the Stress

A new study reports washing dishes can help to reduce stress.

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Conspiracy or Coincidence? Investigating Conspiracist Thinking

Contrary to previous studies, researchers report they have found no evidence of a link between conspiracist thinking and perceptions of order or intent.

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How Video Games Can Improve Cognitive Function

A new study reports on how different types of video games improve cognitive functions.

Mechanism Behind Cognitive Control of Thoughts Discovered

A new study provides evidence for how the frontal cortex exerts control over thought and action.

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Why Beauty Really is in the Eye of the Beholder

A new study reports personal experience is key to our opinions of attractiveness.

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Why People With Schizophrenia Misinterpret Social Cues

A new study provides insights into why some people with schizophrenia misinterpret social cues from other people, which often leads to them feeling paranoid and persecuted.

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Negative Sibling Relationships Linked to Depression and Risky Behaviors

A new study reports the quality of sibling relationship during adolescence has an impact on mental health and risk taking behaviors during adulthood.

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Key Receptor for Autism Treatment Identified

According to researchers, suppressing the activity of a specific serotonin receptor can help reduce autism relevant behaviors in mouse models.

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Infants Resort to Habits When Stressed

A new study reports that it's not just adults who resort to habits when under stress, infants do too. Additionally, less cognitive flexibility children have due to stress could impact their acquisition of knowledge.

Gaining Insight Into How a New Class of Antidepressants Work

Researchers explain how a molecular amplification system helps a new class of antidepressants alter brain signaling in specific neurons and how this produces the antidepressant effect.