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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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Infants Prefer Toys Typed to Their Gender

According to researchers, children as young as 9 months prefer to play with toys specific to their gender.

Neural Networks: Why Larger Brains Are More Susceptible to Mental Illness

Weaker long distance connections in the mammalian brain may explain why bigger brains are more susceptible to mental illnesses.

Background Noise May Hinder Toddlers’ Ability to Learn Words

According to a new study, the presence of background noise may make it more difficult for young children to learn new words.

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Stress Coping Mechanism Helps Mice Make New Friends

A new study reports on how a molecule associated in regulating stress may help determine the outcomes of social behavior.

Infections and Antibiotic Use Linked to Manic Episodes in People With Serious Mental Illness

A new study appears to add to the growing evidence that the immune system may play a vital role in some psychiatric disorders.

Postmenopausal Hormone Therapy Has No Effect on Mental Skills

A new study reports the effects of hormone therapy on a woman's memory and mental skills is negligible, regardless of how soon it is given to postmenopaual women.

Is Schizophrenia a Disorder of the Immune System?

A new study sheds light on the role the immune system may play in Schizophrenia.

Abnormalities Found in ‘Insight’ Areas of the Brain in Anorexia

According to researchers, people with anorexia nervosa scored lowest on a test measuring their ability to form insight.

Language Shapes Infant Cognition, Even Before They Can Talk

According to researchers, even before they can talk, infants are able to form object categories and make predictions about the object's behavior.

A Fast Acting Drug for OCD

A new study provides a deeper understanding of the mechanisms behind OCD and suggests the disorder could be treated by a class of drugs that has been investigated in clinical trails.

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Why Scientists are Calling for Experiments on Ecstasy

Researchers call for a rigorous scientific exploration of MDMA's effects to identify precisely how the drug works, the data from which could be used to develop therapeutic compounds.