Thursday, October 18, 2007

Deception

I just took part in a psychology experiment, during which I was deceived. I am not surprised that I was deceived, in fact, I had suspected it based on some observations that I made while I was taking part in the experiment. I almost commented on it during the last phase of the experiment, but did not do so.

What really surprised me, is the strength of the sense of betrayal that I felt afterward. I know that it was only an experiment and that no one was hurt by it, especially not me, but I really am surprised at how betrayed I felt. Perhaps this betrayal only triggered the release of some of the emotions that still linger as a result of recent events.

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