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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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Learning Self Management Skills Benefit People With Dementia

People with early stage dementia benefit when they are empowered to manage their condition and socialize with others who also have dementia, a new study reports.

Sounds Convey Emotions Faster and Clearer Than Words

According to researchers, the brain uses 'older' brain systems to process emotions expressed through vocalizations.

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Emotion Matters: Dogs View Facial Expressions Differently

Researchers report on how the social gazing behavior of dogs resembles that of humans.

Mentally Challenging Activities Key to Healthy Brain Aging

Older people who embark on high challenge activities, such as digital photography or quilting, show enhanced brain activity, a new study reports.

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Poor Sleep Makes Teens More Reactive to Stress

Teens who experience sleep problems and longer sleep duration are more reactive to stress, a new study reports.

Childhood Depression and Altered Brain Connectivity Linked to Poverty

A new study finds differences in brain connectivity between children who grow up in poverty and those who grow up in more affluent settings.

Social Benefits: More Sociable Chimps Harbor Richer Gut Microbiomes

Being sociable may help transmit beneficial microbes, a new study reports.

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Lapses in Self-Control Can Establish a Perception of Power

Researchers report a lack of self control can establish a perception of power.

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Thinking on Your Feet: Cognitive Function Improves When Using Standing Up to Learn

According to a new study, students who used standing desks showed significant improvement in executive function and cognitive skills.

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How Genetics and Environment Influence Antisocial Behavior

A new study reports a gene involved in emotional regulation may influence the long term impact of violence experienced in childhood on antisocial behavior later in life.