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Under Pressure: Stress and Working Memory in Adolescents

Saanvi Talwar – staffwriter.neuropsychology@gmail.com July 29th, 2025 Edited by the YNPS Publications Team. Abstract Working memory (WM) is the cognitive system that stores and processes information temporarily. This is crucial to learning, reasoning, and emotion regulation, particularly in adolescence when the prefrontal cortex (PFC) is developing at a fast rate. Stress impacts WM via activation…

The Relationship Between Mood and Humans

Syed Ebrahim Gilani – gilaniebrahim96@gmail.com. July 29th, 2025 Edited by the YNPS Publications Team. Abstract This paper explores the interconnection between mood and health, as well as the influence of emotions on the well-being of the soul, body, and skin. Based on a thorough review of dermatological, psychological, and physiological literature, we believe that moods…

Internet Addiction Across the ADHD Spectrum: A Meta-Synthesis of Varied Usage Patterns

Luzmy C. Paredes – luzmy.camilaparedes@gmail.com July 15th, 2025 Edited by the YNPS Publications Team. —Abstract This article investigates the differing manifestations of Internet Addiction (IAD) in individuals with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) compared to the general population, synthesizing findings from 26 studies published between 2014 and 2025, with a meta-synthesis approach. A key finding was that individuals…

Mindless Scrolling of Short Videos Before Bedtime and Its Association with Sleep Deprivation

Andalucia Luvrien – 8a.andalucialuvrien@gmail.com July 5th, 2025 Edited by the YNPS Publications Team. Abstract In today’s digital era, smartphones and social media have become nearly ubiquitous worldwide. This paper aims to better understand how social media, particularly in the form of short videos, affects our sleep quality. Short-form videos have gained immense popularity due to their…

The Relationship between Psychiatric Disorders and Brain Tumors

Olivia Fincham Dinsdale – ofincham-dinsdale@elmwood.ca July 5th, 2025 Edited by the YNPS Publications Team. Abstract: The research topic that will be explored is the relationship between psychiatric disorders and brain tumors, and related diagnostic challenges. This relationship is important to explore as psychiatric disorders are sometimes not considered or recognized as a symptom of brain tumors,…

The Asch Conformity Experiment

Sidra Gebirrebbi July 5th, 2025 Edited by the YNPS Publications Team. I. Introduction In the mid-20th century, psychologist Solomon Asch conducted a series of influential trials that significantly shaped our understanding of social behavior. His work, extensively known as the Asch Conformity trials, concentrated on the extent to which individuals are influenced by group opinion,…

Neuropsychology: An Overview

Ebrahim Gilani – gilaniebrahim96@gmail.com June 18, 2025 Edited by the YNPS Publications Team. Neuropsychology is a multidisciplinary science dedicated to the study of the interrelationship between brain structure and function, and their influence on human behavior, cognition, and psychological processes. Science draws upon an array of fields of study, including neurology, psychology, neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neurochemistry,…

The Impact of Emotional Neglect on Adolescent Executive Functioning

Shaurya Gakhar – shauryagakhar7@gmail.com June 16th, 2025 Edited by the YNPS Publications Team. Abstract In today’s world, emotional neglect is the most prevalent form of child maltreatment. It has become more common that parents of these children face many obstructive factors, such as financial burden, mental health challenges, and increased stress. This traps the parents in…

Methamphetamine Abuse: A Complicated Emotional Rollercoaster

Vaishnavi Kuchimanchi – vaishnavik.0629@gmail.com June 16th, 2025 Edited by the YNPS Publications Team. What is it? Methamphetamine, usually known as meth, is a lab-created stimulant that has high addiction probability. The creation of meth was first synthesized in Japan in 1893 for increased energy and enhanced performances. The production and use of methamphetamines have significantly increased…

How Social Media Affects Brain Development

Anjani Srinivasan, email2anjanis@gmail.com June 2nd, 2025 Edited by the YNPS Publications Team. I. Introduction This research paper aims to inform students, parents, and young people about the detrimental effects of social media on our cognitive abilities and brain development. Understanding the underlying impacts of social media can help raise awareness about important social and health-related…

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