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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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Brain Structure Varies Depending on How Trusting People Are of Others

A new neuroimaging study shows differences in brain structure according to how trusting people are of others.

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Abnormal Brain Rhythms Tied to Problems with Thinking in Schizophrenia

Using a unique mouse model, researchers show cognitive deficits associated with schizophrenia may be reversible.

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Oxytocin May Enhance Social Function in Psychiatric Disorders

Inducing the release of oxytocin could be a viable option for enhancing social function in some psychiatric disorders.

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ADHD Plus Childhood Trauma Heightens Risk for Self Harm and Suicide

Researchers report young women with ADHD who have also faced childhood trauma are at increased risk of self harm and suicide.

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People Sniff Their Hands Twice as Much after a Handshake

A new study reports on why we sniff our hands after a handshake.

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Creative Genius Driven by Distraction

Real world creativity could be associated with a reduced ability to filter irrelevant sensory information, a new study reports.

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Study Identifies Neurons That Help Predict What Another Individual Will Do

A new study reports researchers have identified two groups of neurons which appear to play key roles in social interaction.

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Bumblebees Make False Memories Too

A new study explores false memory in bumble bees.

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Study Maps Extroversion Types in the Brain’s Anatomy

A new study uses MRI technology to map the neuroanatomical differences and similarities in two different kinds of extroverts.

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Sobering Effect of Oxytocin

Researchers report oxytocin can influence the intoxicating effect of alcohol.

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Hidden Gene Gives Hope for Improving Brain Function

The gene Gomafu might be key to understanding how our brain rapidly responds to stressful experiences, researchers report.

Highly Processed Foods Linked to Addictive Eating

A new study confirms highly processed foods are capable of triggering addictive eating behaviors.

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Brain Structure Varies Depending on How Trusting People Are of Others

Abnormal Brain Rhythms Tied to Problems with Thinking in Schizophrenia

ADHD Plus Childhood Trauma Heightens Risk for Self Harm and Suicide

Creative Genius Driven by Distraction

Bumblebees Make False Memories Too

Study Maps Extroversion Types in the Brain’s Anatomy

Sobering Effect of Oxytocin

Hidden Gene Gives Hope for Improving Brain Function

Highly Processed Foods Linked to Addictive Eating

Multilingualism Calculator Reveals True Language Strengths

Brain Blends Fast and Slow Signals to Shape Human Thought

Immune Signal Ratio May Predict Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

Early Screen Time Linked to Long-Term Brain Changes, Teen Anxiety

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