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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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Inflammatory Pathways Link to Obsessive Behaviors in Frontotemporal Dementia

Researchers link obsessive behaviors in frontotemporal dementia to immune pathways and suggest targeting the immune system could be a new strategy for the treatment of FTD.

Hormone-Influenced Social Strategies Shape Human Social Hierarchy

Those with higher testosterone levels are more willing to harm others and embark in status seeking behavior, a new study reports.

Placebo Effect Could Mend a Broken Heart Too

A new neuroimaging study finds the placebo effect can help to lessen the impact of the emotional pain from romantic rejection.

Inconsistent Sleep Schedule Harms Attention and Creativity in Young Adults

Inconsistent sleep patterns are linked to a decline in attention and cognition, especially in younger adults, a new study reports.

How Can We Know Other People’s “True Selves”?

Researchers find evidence of a strong link between morality and identity.

Playing on the Swings Helps Kids Learn to Cooperate

Researchers report synchronous movement generated by playing on the swings can encourage young children to cooperate in other activities.

Sounding Out Words is the Best Way to Teach Reading

Learning to read by sounding out the words has a dramatic impact on the accuracy of comprehension and reading aloud, a new study reports.

Mindfulness May Help Freshman Stress Less and Smile More

Researchers report mindfulness and meditation could help students transition smoothly into college life.

Risk of Psychosis From Cannabis Use Lower Than Previously Thought

While researchers report the risk of developing psychosis from cannabis use is relatively small, those who use the drug and already suffer from schizophrenia may notice their condition worsen.

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Context and Distraction Skew What We Predict and Remember

A new study looks at how context can alter how we predict weight and what we are able to remember.

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Effects of Alcoholism on Brain’s Reward System May Be Different in Women Than Men

Researchers report the reward system in the brains of female alcoholics are larger than in women who are not addicted to alcohol. By contrast, this area is smaller in alcoholic men than non-alcoholic men.