The following articles have been gathered for your enrichment on topics that we discuss in class. Please email me with any additional links you suggest.

Mental Health (Psychology) Index:

http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/forum.asp?li=USA&articlekey=41697

The Frontal Cortex - A blog by Jonah Lehrer, author of "Proust was a Neuroscientist" and "How We Decide":

http://scienceblogs.com/cortex/

Glossary of Psychological Terms and Concepts:

http://www.holah.karoo.net/glossary.htm

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The History of Psychology/Schools of Thought
Chapter 2: Methods of Research
Chapter 3: Child Development
Chapter 4: Adolescent Development
Chapter 5: Adulthood and Old Age
Chapter 15: Stress
Chapter 18: Interpersonal Attraction - Friends/Love
Chapter 19: Group Interaction
Chapter 6: The Brain/Perception
Chapter 7: Altered States of Consciousness
Chapter 8: Sensation and Perception
Chapter 10: Memory and Thought
Chapter 12 - Motivation and Emotion
Chapter 13 - Psychological Testing - personality, intelligence, aptitude, etc.
Chapter 14 – Personality
Chapter 16: Abnormal Psychology

Chapter 1: The History of Psychology/Schools of Thought

"What Is Psychology? What Are The Branches Of Psychology?(6/22/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/154874.php

"What Is Psychology? What Are The Branches Of Psychology?(6/22/09)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090914172644.htm

"APA Amends Ethics Code To Address Potential Conflicts Amongst Professional Ethics, Legal Authority And Organizational Demands"(2/25/10)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/180372.php

This would obligate psychologists to move from stage 5 on Kohlberg's moral development (social contract) to stage 6 (universal principal).

"Do psychologists still follow Freudian beliefs?" (6/7/10)

http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/06/07/freud.psychology.psychoanalysis/index.html

"Culture Wires The Brain: A Cognitive Neuroscience Perspective" (8/5/10)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/196798.php

"Men, Not Ladies, First: We're Still Sexist In Writing" (3/15/10)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/182249.php

"What Americans Believe About God's Influence in Daily Life" (3/10/10)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/181821.php

"Prejudice - is Gay the new Black?" (1/16/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/135773.php

"Psychotherapy Works Best Over the Long Term" (9/30/08)

http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?li=USA&articlekey=93104

"Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Best for Traumatized Youths" (9/31/08)

http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?li=USA&articlekey=93062

"Discrimination Against Blacks Linked To Dehumanization" (2/8/08)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/02/080207163811.htm

"Psychology erases the idea of children as 'blank slates'" (2/18/07)

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/columnist/vergano/2007-02-18-babies-psychology_x.htm

"Pitt, Carnegie Mellon Researchers Shed Light On 'The Nature Of The Self'" (Feb. 25, 1998)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/1998/02/980225074435.htm

Chapter 2: Methods of Research

"Half of doctors prescribe placebos, survey shows" (10/24/08)

http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2008-10-24-placebo-doctors-ethics_N.htm

"Animal Study Links Social Standing With Drug Use Risk" (4/6/08)

http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?li=USA&articlekey=88416

"Mathematician Uses Statistics to Predict Rare Baseball Events" (5/1/05)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/videos/2005/0501-the_next_nohitter_may.htm

"Divorce Rate: It's Not as High as You Think" (04/19/05)

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/04/19/health/19divo.html

Chapter 3: Child Development

"Girls reaching puberty increasingly early" (8/9/10)

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2010/aug/09/us-study-early-onset-puberty-girls

"Children Less Than A Year Old Already Favour Gender-Typical Toys" (4/16/10)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/185670.php

"Young Boys' Academic Functioning May Be Adversely Affected By Video-Game Ownership" (3/12/10)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/181985.php

"Violent Video Game Play Makes Kids More Aggressive, Less Caring" (3/2/10)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100301111405.htm

"Some Video Games Can Make Children Kinder And More Likely To Help" (6/18/09)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090617171819.htm

"New Study Examines If The Gender Of Parents Matter" (1/23/10)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/176840.php

"Bullying At School Linked To Bullying At Home by Siblings" (12/03/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/172842.php

"Tips On Taming The Boogie Monster" (11/14/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/170908.php

"5 month old Infants Able To Identify Humans As Source Of Speech, Monkeys As Source Of Monkey Calls" (10/19/09)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091019162919.htm

"Level Of Oxytocin In Pregnant Women Predicts Mother-Child Bond" (10/16/09)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/10/071015110059.htm

"Being Bullied In Childhood Associated With Psychotic Symptoms Among Pre-Teens" (5/13/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/149854.php

"Research Highlights Importance Of Play To Children's Resilience And Adaptability" (11/14/2008)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/129383.php

"African-American Children Affected By Family Problems More Than Other Races" (11/8/2008)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/128517.php

"Baby Thinking - Radiologists Use Light To Scan The Inner Workings Of The Brain (12/1/07)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/videos/2007/1204-baby_thinking.htm

"Inside the Preemie Brain - Incubator Enables MRI Scans on Preemies for Preventing Birth Asphyxia" (12/1/2005)

hhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/videos/2005/1211-inside_the_preemie_brain.htm

""The Taste Gene - Psychobiologists Find Genetic Component in Children's Food Preference" (May 1, 2005)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/videos/2005/0508-the_taste_gene.htm

"Kissing puberty - Neuroendocrinologists Unlock Chemical Trigger to Puberty" (May 12, 2005)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/videos/2005/0512-kissing_puberty.htm

"Baby Talk Portal - Infants Have Much To Say If Adults Will Only Listen" - scroll down to related stories!

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/01/050111125032.htm

"5 Tantrum Red Flags That Might Signal a Mental Health Disorder" (12/19/07)

http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?li=USA&articlekey=85960

"Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Best for Traumatized Youths" (9/31/08)

http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?li=USA&articlekey=93062

"Children who have ADHD can strain marriages" (10/19/08)

http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2008-10-19-adhd-divorce_N.htm

"Gender identity and stereotypes in preschoolers - Social Comparison In Early Childhood" (11/2/08)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/127619.php

"Infants Have Keen Memory For Learning Words" (Sep. 26, 1997)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/1997/09/970919103930.htm

Chapter 4: Adolescent Development

"Your family 'type' can affect your kids at school" (6/5/10)

http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2010-07-15-familytype15_ST_N.htm

further (advanced) reading:

http://www.unu.edu/unupress/unupbooks/uu13se/uu13se05.htm

"Study Finds Adolescent Brains Biologically Wired To Engage In Risky Behavior" (6/5/10)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/190920.php

"New Guide For Parents Busts Myths About Teens" (4/10/10)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/184958.php

"Why Symptoms Of Schizophrenia Emerge In Young Adulthood" (10/26/10)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/180496.php

"Teenagers Use Violence To Boost Their Social Standing" (12/29/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/174770.php

"Study Finds Benefits Of Playing Video Games" (12/18/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/174459.php

"Cannabis and Adolescence" (12/18/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/174447.php

"'the Nurture Paradox" - creating an endless adolescence" (11/19/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/171406.php

"Diagnostic Test For Teens To Detect Substance Abuse Can Also Predict High Risk Sexual Behavior" (10/19/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/167776.php

"American Psychological Association repudiates gay-to-straight therapy" (8/5/09)

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090805/ap_on_re_us/us_psychologists_gays

"Same-Sex Behavior Seen In Nearly All Animals, Review Finds" (6/20/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/154354.php

"7 Year-Old Boy Is Youngest Case Of Suicide Attempt" (5/16/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/138177.php

"School Burnout Suffered By One In Five Girls In Upper Secondary School" (5/16/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/150284.php

"Anorexic teen says men need more help " (5/12/09)

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/cornwall/8045237.stm

"Teenagers who don't express their emotions are more likely to suffer from depressive symptoms" (5/12/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/149601.php

"Pageant Paid For Miss Calif. Implants" (5/4/09)

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/05/01/earlyshow/leisure/celebspot/main4982367.shtml?source=RSSattr=HOME_4982367

"Anorexia linked to 'autistic' thinking" (4/22/09)

http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20227054.900-anorexia-linked-to-autistic-thinking.html?DCMP=OTC-rss&nsref=online-news

Constricted male gender roles - bullying & the meaning of "fag" and "gay" (4/17/09)

http://warner.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/04/16/who-are-you-calling-gay/

"Decline In Teen Sex, Increase In Condom Use Level Off, CDC Study Says" (6/6/08)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/110158.php

"Gender Differences ScienceDaily News Portal"

http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/mind_brain/gender_difference/

"U.S. Teens Brimming With Self-Esteem" (11/12/08)

http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=94175

"Steamy mags bad for men's body image, too" (11/7/08)

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27595678/

"Teens in Poor Neighborhoods at Greater Risk for Suicide" (10/27/08)

http://psychcentral.com/news/2008/10/27/teens-in-poor-neighborhoods-at-greater-risk-for-suicide/3206.html

"Perfectionist Fathers Can Reinforce Tendencies Towards Anorexia, Bulimia And Other Clinical Illnesses" (5/5/06)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/42596.php

"15 Million Americans Suffer From Social Anxiety Disorder" (4/9/08)

http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?li=USA&articlekey=88545

"Sexual Orientation, Genetics And Environmental Factors" (6/30/08)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/113259.php

"The latest on Teen Suicides" (9/17/07)

http://psychcentral.com/news/2007/09/12/teen-suicides-%e2%80%93-another-look/1268.html

"Face Perception Is Modulated By Sexual Orientation" (1/11/06)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/35977.php

"Genetics Behind Male Homosexuality Could Be Explained By Sexually Antagonistic Selection" (6/19/08)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/111843.php

"'Street' Drug Use Down, Rx Drug Abuse Rising: U.S. Report" (9/4/08)

http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?li=USA&articlekey=92415

"Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Best for Traumatized Youths" (9/31/08)

http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?li=USA&articlekey=93062

"Genomic Changes Discovered in the Brains of People who Commit Suicide" (24 Oct 2008)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/126749.php

"Study In Transsexuals: Significant Genetic Link To Gender Identity" - ScienceDaily (Oct. 31, 2008)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081030111005.htm

"Facts about Suicide" - (12/12/06)

http://psychcentral.com/lib/?p=771

Chapter 5: Adulthood and Old Age

"Symptoms for late-onset hypogonadism (male menopause)" (6/17/10)

http://men.webmd.com/news/20100617/male-menopause-the-signs-symptoms

"It's Still A Man's World For Dual-Income Husbands And Wives" (4/3/10)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/184299.php

"Video Games May Help Combat Depression In Older Adults" (02/26/10)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/180497.php

"Working Through Grief: It's Different For Everyone" (12/31/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/174916.php

"Higher Mortality Risk Faced By Widows" (12/04/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/172903.php

"Vitamin D May Lessen Age-related Cognitive Decline" (5/26/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/151344.php

"Older adults may have difficulty understanding speech because of age-related changes in brain tissue, not Hearing Loss" (5/13/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/149907.php

Generational identity: "Generations disagree on same-sex marriage" (5/4/09)

http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/05/04/samesex.marriage.poll/index.html?eref=rss_us

"Mental Health Prescriptions Increased By 73% Among Adults, 50% Among Children From 1996-2006" (5/6/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/149004.php

"Study Of Relationships Between Adult Children And Parents" (5/6/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/149047.php

"Positive Stereotypes cancel out negative stereotypes for women" (5/4/09)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/05/090504094300.htm

"Couples Cope In Different Ways Following Death Of Premature Baby" (4/22/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/147000.php

"Changes In Marital Satisfaction In Late Middle Age Question Effect Of "Empty Nest" On Mothers" (12/3/08)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/131631.php

"Researchers now can turn off blood-brain barrier - drug treatments more likely to reach brain - promising for Alzheimers and stroke treament" (11/13/08)

http://psychcentral.com/news/2008/11/13/potential-method-to-reverse-alzheimers/3332.html

"Women End Up Less Happy Than Men" (7/30/08)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080729133605.htm

"ADHD in adults can cause loss of 20 or more workdays per year" (5/27/08)

http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2008-05-27-adhd-work_N.htm

"Active Social Life Helps Keep Aging Mind Sharp" (5/29/08)

http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?li=USA&articlekey=89865

"Aging Brain Can Learn New Tricks" (6/11/08)

http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?li=USA&articlekey=90980

"Sex Differences In Brains Reflect Disease Risks" (July 31, 2007)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/07/070727183141.htm

"Male Rivalry Increases When Females At Most Fertile" (Apr. 26, 2006)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/04/060426081918.htm

"Divorce Rate: It's Not as High as You Think" (04/19/05)

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/04/19/health/19divo.html

Chapter 15: Stress

"Low Socioeconomic Status Affects Cortisol Levels in Children Over Time" (1/21/10)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/01/100119161805.htm

"Link Between Individual Stress And Teens Being Overweight Or Obese" (5/16/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/150260.php

"School Burnout Suffered By One In Five Girls In Upper Secondary School" (5/16/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/150284.php

"Losing Your Job Can Make You Sick" (5/11/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/149620.php

"Men And Women Respond Differently To Stress" (4/1/08)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/videos/2008/0403-men_are_from_mars.htm

"Stress and Personality - Individuals differ dramatically in their response to a problem or a stressor" (2/17/06)

http://psychcentral.com/lib/2006/stress-and-personality/

Chapter 18: Interpersonal Attraction - Friends/Love

"The "Beauty is Beastly" Effect; For Women, Being Attractive Can Adversely Affect Their Careers" (8/9/10)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/197172.php

"Men may resort to violence to restore power over women; Women may forgo ambition in response to benevolent sexism" (4/9/10)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/184890.php

"The Importance of Attractiveness Depends on Where You Live" (12/16/09)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/12/091215112043.htm

"New 'Golden Ratios' for Female Facial Beauty" (12/17/09)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/12/091216144141.htm

"Love and Envy Linked by Same Hormone, Oxytocin" (11/13/09)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091112095038.htm

"Empathy and Oxytocin Lead to Greater Generosity" (11/8/09)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/11/071107074321.htm

You can assess your own face preferences and find out the types of faces that you find attractive by taking part in some short online tests at

http://www.faceresearch.org

"Achieving Fame, Wealth And Beauty Make a person Less Happy" (5/19/09)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/05/090514111402.htm

"Feminine Looking Guys Win In The Long Term" (5/25/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/151283.php

"Men And Women Are Programmed Differently When It Comes To Temptation" (7/15/08)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080715114145.htm

"Potential Sexual Partner? Brains Of Ovulating Women Respond Strongly To Male Masculine Faces" (11/17/2008)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/11/081112074436.htm

"Friends with Benefits" (11/3/08)

http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2008/11/03/friends-with-benefits/

"Gender Affects Perceptions Of Infidelity" (10/30/08)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081029121925.htm

"Feminism And Romance Go Hand In Hand" (10/16/07)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/10/071015102856.htm

"New Research On Why People Cheat" (09/13/08)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080908185238.htm

"Beauty Bias: Can People Love The One They Are Compatible With?" (2/14/08)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/02/080211094943.htm

"Destined To Cheat? New Research Finds Free Will Can Keep Us Honest" (Feb. 1, 2008)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/01/080129125354.htm

"Men Choose Romance Over Success" (8/28/07)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/08/070828110650.htm

"Macho Men Are Seen As Bad Choice For Long-term Love" (Aug. 9, 2007)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/08/070808082047.htm

"Sweethearts Share Patterns Of Life Satisfaction" (2/19/07)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/02/070217125439.htm

"First Impressions Of Beauty May Demonstrate Why The Pretty Prosper" (Jan. 25, 2006)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/01/060124223317.htm

"Your Happiness Makes Your Partner Happy – But Only If You Are Married" (3/22/05)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/03/050322134016.htm

"Interpersonal Relationships ScienceDaily News Portal"

http://www.sciencedaily.com/articles/i/interpersonal_relationship.htm

"Brain Remembers Familiar Faces When Choosing Potential Mate" (Sep. 1, 2005)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/09/050901074837.htm

Chapter 19: Group Interaction

"France's Game of Death - Reenacting Milgram's Shock Experiment" (3/17/10)

http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1972981,00.html

"Terrorism Averted: What Makes Ordinary People Do Heroic Things?" (12/29/09)

http://www.newsweek.com/id/228593

"Scientists Discover Area Of Brain That Makes A 'People Person'" (05/20/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/150792.php

"In Work Groups With Male-Female Balance Women Experience More Sexual Harassment" (11/15/08)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/129218.php

"Being Altruistic May Make You Attractive" (Oct. 15, 2008)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081014134027.htm

"Study Examines The Psychology Behind Students Who Don't Cheat" (Aug. 18, 2008)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080817223646.htm

"We Help Friends Due To Empathy; Relatives Due To Expectation Of Reciprocity" (Mar. 24, 2008)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/03/080321114214.htm

"In-group Altruism And Hostility Toward Outsiders Evolved Together" (Oct. 29, 2007)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/10/071026173536.htm

"Physical Beauty Involves More Than Good Looks" (Apr. 19, 2004)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/04/040416011549.htm

Chapter 6: The Brain/Perception

"The Human Brain Evolved from Primative Parts - masterpiece or inefficient jelly?" (8/9/10)

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129027124

"The Empathic Civilization - Mirror Neurons"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7AWnfFRc7g

"Creative minds 'mimic schizophrenia'" (5/29/10)

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/10154775.stm

"Empathy And Violence Have Similar Circuits In The Brain" (4/10/10)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/185031.php

"Why Surprises Temporarily Blind Us" (3/14/10)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100311091615.htm

"After a Fight With a Partner, Brain Activity Predicts Emotional Resiliency" (3/12/10)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100309161844.htm

"Emotional Balance: The amygdala & the deep layers of superior colliculus (DLSC) are Key, Especially In Threatening Situations" (10/22/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/168332.php#

"Study Sheds New Light On The Nature Of Broca's Area In The Brain" (10/16/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/167680.php

"Pain-Related Placebo Effect Detected In Spinal Cord" (10/16/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/167590.php

"Older adults may have difficulty understanding speech because of age-related changes in brain tissue, not Hearing Loss" (5/13/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/149907.php

"It will soon be possible to boost human brainpower with electronic "plug-ins" or even by genetic enhancement" (5/13/09)

http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20227083.700-will-designer-brains-divide-humanity.html

"Musicians' Brains 'Fine-Tuned' To Identify Emotion" (3/4/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/141087.php

Lateralization - Left Side Of Brain Activates Speech From Birth (Dec. 4, 2003)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2003/12/031204075435.htm

Brain Injury ScienceDaily News portal

http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/mind_brain/brain_injury/

Sumpathetic Nervous System ScienceDaily News portal

http://www.sciencedaily.com/articles/s/sympathetic_nervous_system.htm

Headaches ScienceDaily News portal

http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/mind_brain/headaches/

Epilepsy ScienceDaily News portal

http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/mind_brain/epilepsy/

Removing Part Of Brain Controls Girl's Epilepsy (11/20/08)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/11/081120091133.htm

"Researchers now can turn off blood-brain barrier - drug treatments more likely to reach brain - promising for Alzheimers and stroke treament" (11/13/08)

http://psychcentral.com/news/2008/11/13/potential-method-to-reverse-alzheimers/3332.html

"Gene Expression In The Brain Can Be Altered By Social Interactions, And Vice Versa" (11/7/08)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/128607.php

"Brain Scans Show Bullies May Enjoy Seeing Others In Pain" (11/7/08)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/128561.php

"Alternative Brain Scanning Technology May Aid Diagnosis Of Traumatic Brain Injury" (11/7/08)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/128530.php

"Brain's Code For 3-D Structure" (10/28/08)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081027140825.htm

"Symmetry Of Homosexual Brain Resembles That Of Opposite Sex, Swedish Study Finds" (June 18, 2008)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080617151845.htm

"The Taste Gene - Psychobiologists Find Genetic Component in Children's Food Preference" (May 1, 2005)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/videos/2005/0508-the_taste_gene.htm

"Kissing puberty - Neuroendocrinologists Unlock Chemical Trigger to Puberty" (May 12, 2005)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/videos/2005/0512-kissing_puberty.htm

"Inside the Preemie Brain - Incubator Enables MRI Scans on Preemies for Preventing Birth Asphyxia" (12/1//2005)

hhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/videos/2005/1211-inside_the_preemie_brain.htm

"Are You Really Paying Attention? - Doppler Sonography Helps Psychologists Measure Attention Levels" (12/1/2006)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/videos/2006/1212-are_you_really_paying_attention.htm

"'Worry' Spot in Brain Found" (4/11/08)

http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?li=USA&articlekey=88603

"'Street' Drug Use Down, Rx Drug Abuse Rising: U.S. Report" (9/4/08)

http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?li=USA&articlekey=92415

"Genomic Changes Discovered in the Brains of People who Commit Suicide" (24 Oct 2008)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/126749.php

"Doctors are now using a new kind of brain scan called magnetoencephalography (MEG) " (3/1/07)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/videos/2007/0312-pinpointing_problems_in_the_brain.htm

Chapter 7: Altered States of Consciousness

"Specialized Iyengar Yoga Aimed At Breast Cancer Survivors Improves Recovery" (8/19/10)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/198150.php

"Brain Connectivity Boosted By IBMT Meditation" (8/17/10)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/197932.php

"The Secret (and Surprising) Power of Naps" (5/28/10)

http://www.webmd.com/balance/features/the-secret-and-surprising-power-of-naps?

"Prolonged Cannabis Use Linked To Psychosis" (3/1/10)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/180724.php

"New mice experiments force us to completely reassess the electrical activity in the brain's circadian clock - our biological clock may be 'digital' instead of 'analog'" (10/9/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/166910.php

"Mindful Meditation, Shared Dialogues Reduce Physician Burnout" (9/23/09)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090922162259.htm

"Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Is An Effective Treatment For Chronic Insomnia" (6/11/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/153365.php

"The Psychology Of Deja Vu" (11/19/08)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/11/081118122146.htm

"Articles on Dreams - Portal"

http://psychcentral.com/lib/category/dreams/

"Attention Training May Help Older Adults Improve Concentration" (June 17, 2007)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/06/070614151802.htm

"Problems Due to Lack of Sleep" (5/15/07)

http://psychcentral.com/lib/2007/if-your-child-has-problems-it-may-due-to-lack-of-sleep/

"Sleep Disturbances Linked to Suicide Attempts" (1/2/07)

http://psychcentral.com/news/2007/01/02/sleep-disturbances-linked-to-suicide-attempts/516.html

Chapter 8: Sensation and Perception

"Video: New Technology Allows Blind People to See With their Tongue" (08/25/10)

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/helping-blind-people-tongues-11477360

"How Music 'moves' us: Listeners' Brains Second Guess The Composer" (01/16/10)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/176247.php

"The Transition Between Not Seeing And Seeing: A Clear Threshold That Must Be Crossed For Perception To Occur" (01/16/10)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/176166.php

"Study Reveals Wanted Objects Are Seen As Closer" (01/15/10)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/176204.php

"The Scent Of A Woman: Men's Testosterone Responses To Olfactory Ovulation Cues" (01/14/10)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/176029.php

"Synaesthesia - For as many as 1 in 20 people, everyday experiences can elicit extra-ordinary associated sensations" (12/29/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/174475.php

"Subliminal Messaging: The Key Is To Keep It Negative, Study Shows" (09/29/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/165523.php

"Scientists Produce Illusion Of Body Swapping" (12/2/08)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/12/081202115148.htm

"200-year-old Scientific Debate Involving Visual Illusions Solved" (11/27/08)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/11/081120183733.htm

"The attentive process: Rats could help us understand how the brain identifies specific sounds in a noisy environment" (Nov. 27, 2008)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/11/081118122105.htm

"Blindsight: How Brain Sees What You Do Not See" (Oct. 16, 2008)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081014204444.htm

"The attentive process: Mapping the selective brain" (Nov. 24, 2007)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/11/071121145022.htm

"Left Brain Helps Hear Through The Noise" (Nov. 18, 2007)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/11/071115083707.htm

"Sleight Of Hand And Sense Of Self: Illusion Isn't Always Just In The Mind" (Sep. 2, 2008)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080830192456.htm

"Magician's Hand: How Humor And Misdirection Can Manipulate Levels Of Attention" (Aug. 20, 2008)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080819092019.htm

"Sound Adds Speed To Visual Perception" (Aug. 12, 2008)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080811200557.htm

"The Hering illusion - The Visual System is Equipped With 'Future Predicting Powers to make up for the neural delay of nearly one-tenth of a second to translate the light that hits our retina into a visual perception of the world around us " (May 16, 2008)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/05/080515145356.htm

"Women View Men's Faces Differently Depending On The Stage Of Their Menstrual Cycle" (Nov. 15, 2007)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/11/071114182256.htm

"How Ventriloquists Trick The Brain: Sight, Sound Processed Together And Earlier Than Previously Thought" (Nov. 2, 2007)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/10/071029172919.htm

"Wired For Sound: How The Brain Senses Visual Illusions" (Apr. 13, 2007)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/04/070411170904.htm

"Can you judge a man's faithfulness by his face? How about whether he would be a good father, or a good provider?" (Jan. 30, 2007)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/01/070129221426.htm

"There's More Than Meets The Eye To Catching A Fly Ball In The Outfield" (Apr. 11, 2006)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/04/060411223044.htm

"Phantom Limb Pain May Be Reduced By Simple Mirror Treatment" (Nov. 24, 2007)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/11/071123195218.htm

"The Psychology of Baseball - (Apr. 1, 2007)

Does your recent hitting streak really matter? Is there even such a thing as a clutch hitter? Will the pitcher's curveball fool you? And then there are the more basic ques-tions: How is it possible to hit a 100 m.p.h. fastball without being able to see it for more than a split second? How is it that even children can intuitively do the complex geometry needed to get to precisely the right spot to catch a fly ball?"

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/03/070330184907.htm

"Social Cues And Illusion: There's More To Magic Than Meets The Eye" (Nov. 21, 2006)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/11/061120130533.htm

"There's More Than Meets The Eye In Judging The Size Of An Object" (Mar. 13, 2006)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/03/060308212248.htm

"Facial Characteristics Indicative Of Personality Traits" (Feb. 14, 2006)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/02/060213093344.htm

"Face Perception Is Modulated By Sexual Orientation" (Jan. 19, 2006)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/01/060118100238.htm

"That's Not My Hand! How The Brain Can Be Fooled Into Feeling A Fake Limb (July 5, 2004)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/07/040702093052.htm

"Illusions - Brain Maps Perceptions, Not Reality" (Nov. 4, 2003)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2003/11/031104063920.htm

"The cutaneous rabbit illusion Sheds New Light On The Neural Site Of Tactile Perception- it engages the same sector of the brain that would respond if that body site (P2) had actually been touched." (3/1/06)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/03/060301091551.htm

"Illusions - Brain Maps Perceptions, Not Reality" (Nov. 4, 2003)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2003/11/031104063920.htm

"Visual System Is Key To Abstract Art - Famous works of abstract art using shapes that resonate with the neural mechanisms in the brain linked to visual information" (11/22/08)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/11/081117082246.htm

"Virtual Ears And The Cocktail Party Effect" (11/19/08)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/11/081119175851.htm

"Noisy Households may effect Children's Verbal Development" (9/1/08)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/videos/2005/0908-mind_amp_brain.htm

"How Do We Make Sense Of What We See?" (11/20/07)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/11/071119123926.htm

"Why Does The World Appear Stable While Our Eyes Move?" (2/18/08)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/02/080215103316.htm

"Brain encodes natural visual events on a slower timescale that depends on the visual stimulus- " (9/9/07)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/09/070905160052.htm

"Hearing Colors And Seeing Sounds: How Real Is Synesthesia?" (7/26/07)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/07/070724113711.htm

"MP3 Players: How Loud Is Too Loud? - Acoustic Study Shows Safe Listening Levels" (6/1/07)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/videos/2007/0610-mp3_players_how_loud_is_too_loud.htm

"Color coding (jerseys) improves ability to track more than 3 players" (12/1/06)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/videos/2006/1202-tracking_your_team.htm

"The Human Eye Cannot Spot Soccer's Offside Rule" (12/30/04)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/12/041219161332.htm

"New Research Provides The First Solid Evidence That The Study Of Music Promotes Intellectual Development" (8/20/04)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/08/040820082332.htm

"Babies Have A Different Way Of Hearing The World By Listening To All Frequencies Simultaneously" (May 30, 2001)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2001/05/010529233110.htm

"Storage Limits On Our Visual Hard Drive" (4/15/04)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/04/040415012259.htm

"Babies Have A Different Way Of Hearing The World By Listening To All Frequencies Simultaneously" (May 30, 2001)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2001/05/010529233110.htm

"Men listen with only one side of their brains, while women use both" (Nov. 29, 2000)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2000/11/001129075326.htm

Chapter 10: Memory and Thought

"Creative minds 'mimic schizophrenia'" (5/29/10)

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/10154775.stm

"Different Signal Paths For Spontaneous And Deliberate Activation Of Memories" (3/12/10)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/182048.php

"Absent-mindedness is a middle-aged male problem, research shows" (3/12/10)

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/mar/12/memory-tests-gender-male

"Ritalin Boosts Learning By Increasing Brain Plasticity" (3/8/10)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/181514.php

"people are underconfident in their learning abilities and overconfident in their memories" (3/8/10)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/181496.php

"Thinking Of The Past Or Future Causes Us To Sway Backward Or Forward" (1/23/10)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/176843.php

"Psychologists Find No Evidence Supporting Auditory And Visual Learning" (12/27/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/174370.php

"Encoding: Think Step To The Left, You Think Step To The East" (12/19/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/173976.php

"Past Experience Shown To Be Invaluable For Complex Decision Making" (5/14/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/150045.php

"When We Daydream Our Brain's Problem-Solving Function Is At Work" (5/13/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/149775.php

"Problem Solving Influenced By Body Movements" (5/13/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/149885.php

"Mental Math Linked to Eye Motion, Brain Scans Show" (5/8/09)

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/05/090508-mental-math-evolution.html

"Improving Long-term Learning Through Spacing Of Lessons" (11/19/08)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/11/081118141708.htm

"Cramming Doesn't Work In The Long Term" (11/19/08)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/08/070829122934.htm

"Psychologists Use fMRI To Understand Ties Between Memories And The Imagination" (7/01/07)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/videos/2007/0710-brain_scans_of_the_future.htm

"Sexual Orientation Affects How We Navigate And Recall Lost Objects, According To Study" (May 23, 2007)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/05/070523081208.htm

"Witness statements, memory, and hallucinations in the brain" (6/23/06)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/06/060623215216.htm

"Memory ScienceDaily News Portal"

http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/mind_brain/memory/

"Researchers Trace Roots Of Vivid Memories" (Sep. 26, 2000)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2000/09/000926071802.htm

Use "researchers trace roots of vivid memories as a memory portal - its full of excellent related stories!

Chapter 12 - Motivation and Emotion

"The Royal Society for the Encouragement of the Arts animates the latest psychological findings on what motivates us"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6XAPnuFjJc&feature=channel

"After a Fight With a Partner, Brain Activity Predicts Emotional Resiliency" (3/12/10)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100309161844.htm

"Acetaminophen May Ease Social Pain (Psychological) As Well" (12/23/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/174750.php

"Emotional Pain Really Affects Us" (12/05/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/173037.php

"Emotional Balance: The amygdala & the deep layers of superior colliculus (DLSC) are Key, Especially In Threatening Situations" (10/22/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/168332.php#

"'Super-Recognizers,' With Extraordinary Face Recognition Ability, Never Forget A Face" (5/20/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/150798.php

You can assess your own face preferences and find out the types of faces that you find attractive by taking part in some short online tests at

http://www.faceresearch.org

"Achieving Fame, Wealth And Beauty Make a person Less Happy" (5/19/09)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/05/090514111402.htm

"The Key To Happiness Could Be Gratitude" (5/16/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/142333.php

"fMRI Study Can See The Emotions"?" (5/16/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/150193.php

"How accurate is the science in the TV show "Lie to Me"?" (5/12/09)

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2009/may/12/psychology-lying-microexpressions-paul-ekman

"Teenagers who don't express their emotions are more likely to suffer from depressive symptoms" (5/12/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/149601.php

"Musicians' Brains 'Fine-Tuned' To Identify Emotion" (3/4/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/141087.php

"Despite Frustrations, Americans Are Pretty Darned Happy" (7/1/08)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080630130129.htm

"Gifted Students Beat The Blues With Heavy Metal" (3/22/07)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/03/070321130834.htm

"Buying Life Experiences, Not Possessions, Leads To Greater Happiness" (2/17/09)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090207150518.htm

"Why Are Danes The World's Happiest Nation?" (12/22/06)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/12/061222092845.htm

"Psychologist Produces The First-ever 'World Map Of Happiness'" (11/14/06)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/11/061113093726.htm

"Happiness ScienceDaily News Portal"

http://www.sciencedaily.com/articles/h/happiness.htm

Chapter 13 - Psychological Testing - personality, intelligence, aptitude, etc

"Similar Personality Types in Male and Female Domestic Violence Perpetrators" (8/12/10)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/08/100810203507.htm

"Confidence Is Key To Gauging Impressions We Make" (03/12/10)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/181988.php

"Conscientiousness Breeds Continued Success, While Extraverts Fare Well In Later Years" (12/05/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/173047.php

"Type D Personality (Introverts) Experience More Health Problems" (11/19/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/171465.php

"Intelligence ScienceDaily News Portal"

http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/mind_brain/intelligence/

"IU Research Suggests Thinking About The Positive stereotype cancels out a negative stereotype"

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/148927.php

Chapter 14 - personality

"Personality Traits Influence Perceived Attractiveness" (Nov. 30, 2007)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/11/071129145852.htm

Chapter 16: Abnormal Psychology

"Catatonic Schizophrenia - what it is & what causes it" (6/19/10)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/192263.php

"Childhood Schizophrenia - what it is & what causes it" (6/17/10)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/192104.php

"Schizoaffective Disorder" (6/2/10)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/190678.php

"Why Symptoms Of Schizophrenia Emerge In Young Adulthood" (10/26/10)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/180496.php

"DSM-V: New Proposed Changes " (2/11/10)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/167880.php

"What Is Munchausen Syndrome? What Causes Munchausen Syndrome?" (10/18/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/167813.php

"New Directory Features Sources Of Help For Psychiatric And Addiction Treatment" (9/26/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/165342.php

"What Is Agoraphobia? What Causes Agoraphobia?" (8/28/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/162169.php

"American Psychological Association repudiates gay-to-straight therapy" (8/5/09)

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090805/ap_on_re_us/us_psychologists_gays

"Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Is An Effective Treatment For Chronic Insomnia" (6/11/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/153365.php

"Federal Task Force recommends all adolescents between ages 12 and 18 should be screened for major depression" (5/26/09)

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/05/22/AR2009052202274.html?nav=emailpage

"Brain-Behavior Disconnect In Cocaine Addiction" (5/26/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/151360.php

"Schizophrenia Does Not Increase Risk Of Violent Crime" (5/25/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/151269.php

"New Path For Cocaine Addiction Research" (5/20/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/150768.php

"Epilepsy And Schizophrenia Clues From 'Singing Brains'" (5/20/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/150776.php

"Insight Into Early Schizophrenia May Aid Understanding Of Disease Development, Diagnosis And Treatment" (5/14/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/150065.php

"New Risk Index Shows High Prediction Rate For Alzheimer's In Older People" (5/14/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/150006.php

"Anorexic teen says men need more help " (5/12/09)

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/cornwall/8045237.stm

"Being Bullied In Childhood Associated With Psychotic Symptoms Among Pre-Teens" (5/13/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/149854.php

"Teenagers who don't express their emotions are more likely to suffer from depressive symptoms" (5/12/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/149601.php

"Depression, anxiety, alcoholism, mood disorders of Fathers May Be As Important As Those Of Mothers In Child Outcomes" (5/11/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/149554.php

"Optimism For Bipolar Disorder And Schizophrenia If Psychiatrists Abandon 19th Century Dogma" (5/11/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/149556.php

"Study suggests 10% of kids can ‘recover’ from autism by age 9" (5/8/09)

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30645770/

"Schizophrenia and Driving" (5/6/09)

http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2009/05/06/schizophrenia-and-driving/

--"A Guy, A Car: Beyond Schizophrenia" >http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/05/health/05case.html?_r=2&ref=health

"Drinkers Not Only Zone Out - But Also Are Unaware That They Do So" (5/6/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/149033.php

"The Problem with Phase III Clinical Trials" (5/6/09)

http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2009/05/06/the-problem-with-phase-iii-clinical-trials/

"Mental Health Prescriptions Increased By 73% Among Adults, 50% Among Children From 1996-2006" (5/6/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/149004.php

"Study Of Relationships Between Adult Children And Parents" (5/6/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/149047.php

"Very Early In Alzheimer's Disease Memory Grows Less Efficient" (5/5/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/148834.php

"Caffeine Withdrawal Examined" (5/4/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/148623.php

"A New Way Of Thinking For Schizophrenia Treatment" (4/22/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/147006.php

"What is Hypochondria?" (2/12/09)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/9983.php

"Living with Dissociative Identity Disorder (Multiple Personalities) (1/19/09)

http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2009/01/19/did-i-do-that-thoughts-on-dissociative-identity-disorder/

"Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy As Effective As Anti-depressant Medication" (Nov. 30, 2008)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/11/081130201928.htm

"ScienceDaily Mind & Brain News Portal for DISORDERS and SYNDROMES, ILLEGAL DRUGS, MENTAL HEALTH, etc"

http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/mind_brain/

"Gulf War illness is real, new federal report says" (11/17/08)

http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/11/17/gulf.war.illness.study/index.html?eref=rss_topstories

"Researchers now can turn off blood-brain barrier - drug treatments more likely to reach brain - promising for Alzheimers and stroke treament" (11/13/08)

http://psychcentral.com/news/2008/11/13/potential-method-to-reverse-alzheimers/3332.html

"Patients With Anxiety Disorders Think They Have More Physiological Problems Than They Really Have" (11/14/08)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/129454.php

"New Therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorders" (11/7/08)

http://psychcentral.com/news/?p=3287

"Children with dyslexia are often unable to process the fast-changing sounds used in spoken language" (5/1/08)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/videos/2008/0505-learn_to_read_through_sound.htm

"children with dyslexia are often unable to process the fast-changing sounds used in spoken language" (5/1/08)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/videos/2008/0505-learn_to_read_through_sound.htm

"Schizophrenic Brains Show Sex Pattern Reversal, Compared With General Population" (Apr. 1, 2008)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/03/080331125930.htm

"Sex-based brain variations affect the thought processes and behavior of men and women, and could point the way to sex-specific therapies for men and women with neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia, depression, addiction and post-traumatic stress disorder " (Mar. 3, 2008)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/02/080229171609.htm

"15 Million Americans Suffer From Social Anxiety Disorder" (4/9/08)

http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?li=USA&articlekey=88545

"Common Gene Mutation Lowers Risk for Bipolar Disorder" (9/29/08)

http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?li=USA&articlekey=93069

"Even toddlers can exhibit OCD" (10/08)

http://blogs.usatoday.com/betterlife/2008/10/toddlers-can-ex.html

"Cognitive Therapy Aids Childhood Anxiety" (10/31/08)

http://psychcentral.com/news/2008/10/31/cognitive-therapy-aids-childhood-anxiety/3242.html

"Sexual Photographs: Surprise! Men Look At Faces, Women Focus On Sexual Acts" (Apr. 12, 2007)

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