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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.

Orchestra Boosts Mood and Confidence for People with Dementia

Mood and confidence boosted for people with dementia who join a special orchestra, a new report says.

Men with Lower Testosterone Have More Emotionally Supportive Relationships

Researchers look outside the nuclear family and report men with lower testosterone have more emotionally supportive relationships with friends, neighbors and even co-workers.

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Mindful Meditation Reduces Pain More Effectively than Placebo Treatments

Researchers report people who participated in mindful meditation received more pain relief than those who used placebo meditation techniques and creams.

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Can’t Take My Eyes Off You: Why We Look at Pretty Faces

A new study reports our brains may reward us for looking at pretty faces.

Identifying Unique and Shared Brain Patterns in Bipolar Disorder and ADHD

Discovering both unique and shared brain patterns in ADHD and Bipolar Disorder may help with accurate diagnosis and treatments of the conditions, researchers report.

Does This Count as Fair?

A new study reports the ability to count is the biggest predictor of how children will divide resources.

Brain Chemicals That Create PTSD Response Discovered

Findings could lead to better treatments for people with PTSD, researchers report.

Why Superstitions are Hard to Shake

Even when people know their superstitious belief or action makes no sense, they still allow their irrational belief to influence how they think, behave or feel, a new study reports.