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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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Sleep Deprivation Impairs Ability to Interpret Facial Expressions

A new study reports people have a difficult time reading a person's emotion from their facial expression when sleep deprived.

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Insulin Resistance May Lead to Faster Cognitive Decline

A new study reports insulin resistance is linked to accelerated cognitive decline.

Study Identifies Brain Cells Involved in Pavlovian Response

Researchers trace the Pavlovian response to a small cluster of neurons in the striatum.

Older Mothers Are Better Mothers

Children of older mothers tend to experience fewer behavioral, emotional and social problems at the ages of 7 and 11, a new study reports.

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New Method Predicts Who Will Respond to Lithium Therapy

A new method is up to 92% accurate in predicting which patients with bipolar disorder will respond to lithium.

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People Remain Calm as the World Ends, Video Game Study Suggests

A new study reveals people tend to behave helpfully as their virtual world ends.

A 48-Hour Sexual ‘Afterglow’ Helps to Bond Partners Over Time

Researchers report partners experience a sexual 'afterglow' that last for up to 48 hours and is linked to relationship quality over time.

Window to Brain’s Reward System Could Lead to Better Treatments for Alcoholism

Nalmefene blunts the brain's reward pathway in people with alcohol addiction, a new study reports.

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Deep Brain Stimulation Provides Lasting Relief From Severe Depression

Deep brain stimulation may elevate, and even eliminate symptoms of depression in patients for whom traditional treatments have failed, a new study reports.

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People See Black Men as Larger, More Threatening Than Same-Sized White Men

A new study reports people perceive black men as bigger and more of a threat than white men of similar size. Researchers believe the findings may help explain why black men are more likely to be shot by police.