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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.

People Who Go To Bed Late Have Less Control Over OCD Symptoms

According to researchers, going to be late can result in lower perceived control of obsessive thoughts for those with OCD.

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Unearned Fun Tastes Just as Sweet

Waiting until all your chores are done to embark on leisure activities may not be the best idea, a new study reports.

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Molecular Mechanism Underlies Anxiety and Autism

Researchers have identified a calcium dependent molecular mechanism that could underlie impaired social interactions and anxiety in neuropsychiatric disorders.

Investigating Emotional Spillover in the Brain

Study reports inhibiting the activity of the lateral prefrontal cortex can help knock out emotional spillover.

Navigating the Tricky Waters of Being a Stepdad

A new article looks at the often difficult roles stepdads have in their families and the opportunities step parenting holds.

Science Shows How Faces Guide, and Reflect, Our Social Lives

A special edition of Current Directions in Psychological Science focuses on how our perception of faces plays a central role in our social lives.

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Music Sessions Can Help Millions Who Struggle to Speak to Lead a Richer Life

Researchers report tailored music sessions may be crucial in helping transform the lives with communication problems, such as those associated with autism, brain damage and stroke.