Lies and Deception

Behavior, psychology, and the evolution of honesty and dishonesty.

Self-Control
Why Knowing Your Limits Can Be Your Major Advantage

Lixing Sun Ph.D. on January 13, 2026

A stubborn accent taught me a surprising lesson: Biology sets limits, but knowing them can free you to grow smarter, speak clearer, write better, and win in your own way.

A stubborn accent taught me a surprising lesson: Biology sets limits, but knowing them can free you to grow smarter, speak clearer, write better, and win in your own way.

Philosophy
Losing the Soul, Finding Ourselves

Lixing Sun Ph.D. on November 24, 2025

Is the soul for real? A new book by David Barash says no and explains why we are better off without this psychological metaphor.

Is the soul for real? A new book by David Barash says no and explains why we are better off without this psychological metaphor.

Gender
The Case for a Fluid View of Sex

Lixing Sun Ph.D. on May 17, 2025

Fuentes dismantles old assumptions by mapping out what science actually shows about male–female similarities and differences—and it’s far messier than the binary.

Fuentes dismantles old assumptions by mapping out what science actually shows about male–female similarities and differences—and it’s far messier than the binary.

Animal Behavior
Finding Beauty in Nature

Lixing Sun Ph.D. on April 23, 2025

'Birds, Sex and Beauty' is a delightful new book by a gifted science writer that explores the evolution of beauty in birds.

'Birds, Sex and Beauty' is a delightful new book by a gifted science writer that explores the evolution of beauty in birds.

Sex
What Is Biological Sex?

Lixing Sun Ph.D. on December 20, 2024

Biological sex is believed to be defined by sex organs, sex chromosomes, or gametes (sperm or eggs). But none of them is scientifically correct.

Biological sex is believed to be defined by sex organs, sex chromosomes, or gametes (sperm or eggs). But none of them is scientifically correct.

Scent
The Scent of Truth: The Mystery of Human Pheromones

Lixing Sun Ph.D. on September 27, 2024

Whether humans have pheromones has been debated for decades. Recent scientific studies show that human pheromones are more likely a fact than a fiction.

Whether humans have pheromones has been debated for decades. Recent scientific studies show that human pheromones are more likely a fact than a fiction.

Environment
How Nature Makes Us Human

Lixing Sun Ph.D. on July 23, 2024

If you think nature is just a luxury rather than a necessity, prepare to have your misconceptions shattered by discoveries in environmental psychology.

If you think nature is just a luxury rather than a necessity, prepare to have your misconceptions shattered by discoveries in environmental psychology.

Evolutionary Psychology
Why Is Human Sexuality So Diverse?

Lixing Sun Ph.D. on March 29, 2024

A new study finds a fresh piece of evidence for the evolutionary adaptivity in same-sex preference, furthering our understanding of the diversity in human sexuality.

A new study finds a fresh piece of evidence for the evolutionary adaptivity in same-sex preference, furthering our understanding of the diversity in human sexuality.

Deception
Lies and Deceptions

Lixing Sun Ph.D. on November 29, 2023

Do you know the difference between lies and deceptions? The answer will make you more aware of tricks and scams.

Do you know the difference between lies and deceptions? The answer will make you more aware of tricks and scams.

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Self Tests are all about you. Are you outgoing or introverted? Are you a narcissist? Does perfectionism hold you back? Find out the answers to these questions and more with Psychology Today.

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