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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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Study Calls into Question Link Between Prenatal Antidepressant Exposure and Autism Risk

A new study reports autism risks appear to be attributed to maternal depression during pregnancy, and not antidepressant medications as previously believed.

Sleep Drunkenness Disorder May Affect 1 in 7

A sleep disorder known as sleep drunkenness may affect as many as 1 in 7 people, a new study reports.

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Learning by Watching

Researchers report children as young as two are able to use complex mathematical concepts to help them make sense of the world around them.

Expectant Parents’ Play with Doll Predicts Later Parenting Behavior

Role playing with dolls to simulate interacting with an infant allows researchers to predict which parents-to-be could be headed for conflict when their baby arrives.

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New Study of Self Awareness in MS has Implications for Rehabilitation

Researchers report people with MS might be able to improve their self awareness through task-oriented cognitive rehabilitation.

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People More Influenced by Self Interest

People are less concerned about inequity to others and more heavily influenced by self interest, a new study reports.

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Difficulty Assessing Effort Drives Motivation Deficits in Schizophrenia, Study Finds

Difficulty in assessing the amount of effort required to complete a task could be the reason people with schizophrenia often have trouble setting themselves goals, a new study reports.

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Breastfeeding Linked to Lower Risk of Postnatal Depression

A new study of over 10,000 mothers has shown that women who breastfed their babies were at significantly lower risk of postnatal depression than those who did not.