Latest

Psychology News

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.

Image shows the ventral pallidum in a rat brain.

Researchers Find What Could Be Brain’s Trigger for Binge Behavior: Rat Study

Researchers report they may have discovered neurons that are connected to a tendency to indulge in binge behaviors, at least in rats.

Hormone Causes Decline in Cognition After Social Stress

Researchers explore how stress can influence our cognitive performance.

Image shows the location of the nucleus accumbens.

This is the Teenage Brain on Social Media

A new study sheds light on the influence of peers and social networking on the teenage brain.

Image shows the location of the habenula in the brain.

Brain Structure That Tracks Negative Events Backfires in Depression

In depressed people, the habenula functions abnormally, a new study reports.

Exploring Gender Perception Via Speech

According the researchers, some vocal qualities deemed as feminine can overlap with acoustic cues for clear speech.

Early Life Stress Linked to Digestive Problems and Anxiety in Rats

A new study investigates how digestive problems and anxiety may be linked.

Image shows a button with CRFR1 written on it.

Brains of Male and Female Mice Respond Differently to Stress

Summary: A new study reports a receptor in the brain responds differently...

New Discovery From the Molecular Machinery for Depression and Addiction

New discovery could provide new opportunities for the treatment of depression and addiction.

Music For The Eyes

Researchers report patients who listen to relaxing music prior to eye surgery tend to have less anxiety and require less sedation than those who didn't.