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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.

Correlation Between Sleep Loss and Mental Health Problems in Children

According to a new study, four year old children with sleep disorders have higher risks of developing psychiatric problems during later childhood.

Study Finds Punishment May Guide Behavior More Effectively Than Reward

A new study reports punishment may be more likely to influence behavior outcomes than reward.

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How the Brain Separates Our Ability to Talk and Write

Researchers find it is possible to damage the speaking part of the brain but leave the writing part unaffected.

Transcranial Direct Current Brain Stimulation Method Detrimental to IQ Scores

A new study reports tDCS has mixed results when it comes to cognitive enhancement.

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Nighttime Snacker? Blame your Brain

A new study reports images of high calorie food can generate a spike in brain activity, but the responses are lower at night.

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Fuzzy Thinking Rooted in Brain Activity Differences

A new study reports the fuzzy thinking effect experienced by people with depression has a neurological basis.

Three Previously Unrelated Theories About Cause of Schizophrenia Linked

New research could lead to new treatment strategies for the underlying causes of schizophrenia.

Reward Response Increased by Oxytocin in Women Viewing Crying Babies

Researchers suggest oxytocin could motivate women to help a crying baby.

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Out of Body Illusion Perceptually Teleports People to Different Locations

Researcher map brain activity associated with out of body illusions.

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Brain Balances Perception and Action When Caught in an Illusion

A new study sets out to understand how the brain determines the location of nearby objects.

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Reading to Children Promotes Brain Development

Researchers provide evidence that reading to young children is associated with brain activity supporting early reading skills.

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Thinking on Your Feet

A new study reports students engage better in classroom activities when standing up.

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Correlation Between Sleep Loss and Mental Health Problems in Children

Study Finds Punishment May Guide Behavior More Effectively Than Reward

How the Brain Separates Our Ability to Talk and Write

Transcranial Direct Current Brain Stimulation Method Detrimental to IQ Scores

Nighttime Snacker? Blame your Brain

Fuzzy Thinking Rooted in Brain Activity Differences

Three Previously Unrelated Theories About Cause of Schizophrenia Linked

Reward Response Increased by Oxytocin in Women Viewing Crying Babies

Out of Body Illusion Perceptually Teleports People to Different Locations

Brain Balances Perception and Action When Caught in an Illusion

Reading to Children Promotes Brain Development

Thinking on Your Feet

Looksmaxxing Trend Poses Health Risks for Young Men

How “Pink Noise” in Conversation Makes Chats Enjoyable

Can Obesity Drugs Protect the Brain?

SuperAger AI Connectome Predicts Alzheimer’s Years Early

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