Humanity's Strange Survival Strategy That Serves as Both Weapon and ShellPeople sometimes hold self-perceptions that are slightly detached from reality, such as "I am more capable than I actually am," ...

Dishonesty in negotiations is tempting because it sometimes leads to better outcomes for the deceiver, but it also lessens the deceptive negotiator's satisfaction with the bargaining experience. New ...

A new book revisits a notorious British sexual-assault trial in which a woman was convicted of posing as a man in bed.

Are meat eaters more selfish than vegetarians? Do chaotic situations promote stereotyping? Do we feel smarter when those close to us win awards? These and other intriguing questions have been recently ...

A decade ago in northern England, a young woman named Gayle Newland was convicted—twice—of an unusual crime. Another woman, who was known variously as “Chloe” and “Miss X” in court documents and media ...