I found an interesting post from True/Slant that reviews the 2009 literature in psychology and chose their favorite top ten articles. The author discusses some fascinating studies which center on issues such as:

• Playing video games could be an unlikely cure for psychological trauma.
• Turns out, saying you’re sorry really is important—and not just to you
• We can become bored with just about anything, but there may be a way to reverse the habituation blues
• If you’re a man and find yourself in an argument with your significant other, choose your words very carefully

It’s very interesting reading; you can find it here at Ten Psychology Studies from 2009 Worth Knowing About – David Disalvo – Brainspin – True/Slant.