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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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Playground Politics – What Drives Rejection Among Children?

According to researchers, children reject playing with their peers based on more than behavior alone.

Believing A Cocktail Contains Energy Drinks Makes Men Feel More Drunk

A new study reveals even the suggestion that a cocktail contains an energy drink makes men feel more intoxicated, impacting their sexual self confidence and overall behavior.

Pet Dogs Help Kids Feel Less Stressed

According to researchers, children who spent time interacting with their dogs had lower cortisol levels.

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Stories of ‘Vaccine Injuries’ Are Influential, Even When People Don’t Believe Them

Researchers find disinformation regarding a link between vaccines and subsequent ill effects have a negative epidemiological impact, even when others don't believe the stories.

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How Harmful is Alcohol For the Adolescent Brain?

Researchers believe the adolescent brain may be more sensitive to the effects of alcohol as it is still developing and less robust than adults' brains.

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Beauty Requires Thought

Researchers report distractions can detract from the experience of beauty, and sensuous pleasures can also be beautiful.

Everyday Chemicals May Affect Brain Development, Including Fetal IQ

Researchers look at the potentially negative role exposure to some common chemicals can have on brain development and IQ.

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All Is Not Lost to Dementia

Researchers have developed a tool that can accurately measure communication in older couples living with the effects of dementia.

First Year of Grade School Sharpens Kids’ Attention Skills

A new study reports children who transition earlier into formal education are more focused and less impulsive that their peers who remain in preschool.

Tai Chi Relieves Insomnia in Breast Cancer Survivors

According to researchers, Tai Chi not only improves sleep health and reduces insomnia in breast cancer survivors, it also reduces depression and fatigue symptoms.

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Personalized Music May Help Nursing Home Residents With Dementia

Nursing home residents with dementia who under went personalized music therapy showed behavioral improvements and were more likely to discontinue using anti anxiety medications, a new study reports.

Live Interactions With Robots Increase Their Perceived Human Likeness

According to researchers, people who watch live interactions between robots and other people are more likely to consider the robot to have more humanlike qualities.