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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 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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Becoming The Invisible Person

Researchers investigate how a perceptual illusion of being invisible affects physical stress response in social situations.

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What’s Driving Your Teen’s Brain?

A new study reveals how the teenage brain negotiate risk.

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Insulin-Like Hormone Increases Lithium Sensitivity in Bipolar Patients

A new study suggests insulin-like growth factor 1 can increase lithium sensitivity in bipolar patients for whom initial lithium treatment proved ineffective.

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New Information Absorbed Best After A Good Night’s Sleep

Researchers report long term learning occurs after students have slept on new material.

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Study Explains How People Avoid Bumping Into Each Other When Performing Certain Tasks

Study looks at the delicate dynamics of social movement.

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Link Between Family Income, Academic Achievement and Cortical Thickness Discovered

A new study reports researchers have identified a link between academic achievement, parental income and cortical thickness in children.

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Meaningful Social Engagement Could Prevent Brain Atrophy and Improve Memory in Older People

According to a new study, embarking in civic activities may reverse normal brain shrinkage associated with aging.

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Study Contradicts Speculation That Playing Violent Video Games Cause Aggression in Autistic Adults

A new study reports, that despite much speculation, the effects of violent video games on aggression as similar for adults with and without autism.

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Dancing the Tango Could Benefit People With Parkinson’s

A new study suggests dancing the Argentine tango could have positive effects for Parkinson's patients.

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