Essays on Deception

Deception is a highly debatable ethical issue in the Psychology. There have been studies that display deception in experiments as objectionable. As well as studies that display it as a necessity for a desired set of results. However, despite opinions deception is still very popular…

The word deception is an under-researched and habitually contentious topic of discussion in the realm of psychology, with most prominence being placed on deception detection. Majority of scholars use the term deception and lying interchangeably. Although some find it similar to manipulation. Deception can be…

Deception is a rather popular theme within Shakespeare’s plays. In The Merchant of Venice, deception is something that is used for various purposes; to be harmful, protective, or for personal gain. Shylock uses deception when Antonio asks to borrow money. He agrees to lend him…

Dudley Clarke Deception has always been a part of wartime, and has changed greatly over time. During World War II a British soldier named Dudley Clarke who would transform the art of military deception so much that he would become known as the great British…

Guy De Maupassant’s short story, The Jewelry is not only is a realistic fiction, but truly questions the nature of deception, whether it is always beneficial to know the truth, and whether if living with lies actually contributes to people’s happiness. It was written in…

Deception is a Sure Thing Love is composed of a balance between two individuals, where both should find themselves equally giving and taking from the relationship. However, when this equilibrium turns lopsided, the repercussions gradually become unbearable. “Sure Thing,” written by David Ives, uses repetition…