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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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If You Stand Like Superman or Wonder Woman, Would You Feel Stronger?

A new meta-analysis study reviews the effects of body posture on positive self-perception, reporting a dominant pose or strong upright posture can help people feel, and behave, more confidently.

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Dogs Using Soundboards Show Intentional Communication

Dogs trained to use soundboards can combine two-word buttons purposefully to communicate needs and desires, rather than randomly or by imitating their owners. Researchers analyzed over 260,000 button presses from 152 dogs, finding meaningful combinations like "outside + potty" occurring more often than chance.

Calm or Fiery? Language of Political Candidate Should Match the Times

A new study reports language intensity and economic conditions are tied when it comes to how people respond to candidates.

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Nature or Nurture? It’s All About the Message

Researchers suggest people are more receptive to the message that intelligence is influenced by environmental factors, even if the message is not true.

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How Interconnectedness Affects Elderly Resilience

A new study illuminated the consequences of a tighter interconnection between different domains of functional capacity in the elderly, pointing towards a reduced resilience in the system. This study reveals that in older populations and those in poorer health, the domains of functional capacity—mobility, sensory, cognitive, and mental functions—are more closely linked, making the system vulnerable to cascading failures.

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Working Memory Positively Associated with Higher Physical Endurance and Better Cognitive Function

A new study reports there is a positive link between working memory, physical health and lifestyle.

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Imaging Study Shows Promising Results for People With Schizophrenia

According to a new study, the brains of people with schizophrenia may be able to reorganize and fight the illness.

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Do Dog Faces Shape Behavior?

Short-nosed dog breeds like Pugs and French Bulldogs are often perceived as calm, affectionate companions—but their behavior is influenced by more than just head shape. A new study of over 5,000 dogs reveals that small body size, lack of training, and pampering by inexperienced owners contribute to many of their less favorable behaviors.

Brain-Body Links in Emotion and Health

Researchers have developed D-PSCAN, a novel imaging technique that enables high-resolution, minimally invasive observation of the brainstem’s nucleus tractus solitarii (NTS) in living animals. The NTS, a vital relay for signals from organs via the vagus nerve, plays a key role in emotion regulation and overall mental health.

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Why Do Embarrassing Memories Seem to Surface at Night?

During REM sleep, the locus coeruleus stops releasing noradrenaline. By blocking the cascade, the association between memory and emotional response is broken. This may not occur so frequently in restless sleepers, resulting in rumination and PTSD-like symptoms. For those who usually sleep well, embarrassing feelings experienced at night may be reduced by morning.

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Emotion Vocabulary Reflects State of Well-Being

The vocabulary we use to describe our emotions is an indicator of mental health, physical health, and overall well-being.

Impostor Syndrome: When Self-Doubt Gets the Upper Hand

Impostor syndrome, or a fear that a person's abilities will be exposed as a "deception", can appear regardless of age, gender, or level of intelligence.

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