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According to a study that investigated the use of the internet and computer games by adolescents, moderate use of the internet is associated with increased academic performance, while use of computer games is associated with decreased academic performance.

In 2009, the Journal of Psychology published a study that investigated the effect of different levels of humor on attractiveness and desirability as a long-term partner.

According to a study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance, playing action video games can enhance visuospatial attention.

Parental gambling problems and certain parenting characteristics can put adolescents at risk for gambling problems, according to a study published in Psychology of Addictive Behaviors.

According to research published in the Journal of Medical Research, depending on what the internet is used for, it can be associated with either an increase in symptoms of depression or a decrease in symptoms of depression.

In 2008, the Journal of Marriage and Family published a study that investigated the relationship between obesity and the attractiveness of one's romantic partner. The study analyzed data from Wave 3 of the National Longitudinal Survey of Adolescent Health.

Expressive writing may be an effective treatment for gay-related stress, according to research published in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology in 2010.

Stimulant drugs such as Adderall may be an effective treatment for the symptoms of bipolar and unipolar depression, according to research published in the scientific journal Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica.

Combining the psychedelic anesthetic ketamine with existentially oriented psychotherapy appears to be an effective treatment for heroin addiction, according to a study published in The Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment.

According to research published in CyberPsychology & Behavior, Facebook users that disclose their religious affiliation are more likely to also list themselves as being single.

Family problems, juvenile delinquency, substance abuse, and being male are all associated with adolescent gambling problems, according to research published in the scientific journal Psychology of Addictive Behaviors.

In 2010, the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology published a study that investigated just that: whether prosocial video games could influence prosocial behavior.