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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.

Older Adults Are Good Samaritans to Strangers

A new study reveals older adults tend to be more generous to strangers. This may be an avenue for emotional gratification and purposes as we age.

Heavy Video Game Playing Can Be Part of a Healthy Social Life

A new study reveals heavy video gaming may not result in social anxiety or feelings of loneliness if players are socially engaged in social media or instant messaging.

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AI That Can Shoot Down Fighter Planes Helps Treat Bipolar Disorder

A new study reports artificial intelligence used by the military to help shoot down fighter planes can accurately predict treatment outcomes for people with bipolar disorder.

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Epigenetic Changes at Birth Could Explain Later Behavior Problems

Epigenetic changes in genes associated with aggression and addiction that are present at birth could be linked to later behavioral problems in children, a new study reports.

Socioeconomic Background Linked to Reading Improvement

Dyslexic children of lower socioeconomic status benefit more from summer reading programs than their more affluent peers, a new study reports.

Mind Changing Can Be Risky

Leaders who use moral arguments over pragmatic ones as a basis of their position, but later change their minds, may be judged more harshly, a new study reports.

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Study Links Certain Characteristics With ISIS Anxiety

Researchers report being female, having lower socio-economic status and having higher levels of PTSD symptoms are most associated to anxiety over potential terror attacks.