Confessions In the news today, a study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology found that people who partially confessed to a misdeed ended up feeling worse than those who fully confessed. Apparently, confession is good for the soul - good news for Catholics. The study stated that a partial confession eases the guilty feeling but still lets us get away with some bad behavior. We sometimes use a partial confession to make ourselves look better in the eyes of others. A partial confession often seems more believable. I am not sure if the timing of this study has anything to do with Chris Christie and Bridge-Gate. Perhaps, there will be a full confession or full disclosure from him yet to come. We can only hope.
The study looked at such issues as cheating, breaking the law infidelity, stealing, drug use, and lying. I found it interesting that these significant issues were not considered:
1. Farting. This could be in bed, in the living room, or in an elevator. It is a compelling reason to own a dog.
2. Eating the last doughnut. When confronted with this accusation, it is best not to have the telltale powdered sugar on your face or clothes.
3. Not reading all of the terms of agreement before clicking on “I agree” or “I have read all the terms of agreement.” Guilty! No comment.
4. Removing the tag on bedding that says, “DO NOT REMOVE UNDER PENTALITY OF LAW.”
5. Deigning that you were looking at a woman’s cleavage. I am not sure how you could partially confess to this. Could you say that you were looking at the necklace?
6. Stating that you have no idea how you gained weight while on a diet.
Those are just a few issues that the study failed to address. I am sure that you readers can think of more. Let me know.
The study looked at such issues as cheating, breaking the law infidelity, stealing, drug use, and lying. I found it interesting that these significant issues were not considered:
1. Farting. This could be in bed, in the living room, or in an elevator. It is a compelling reason to own a dog.
2. Eating the last doughnut. When confronted with this accusation, it is best not to have the telltale powdered sugar on your face or clothes.
3. Not reading all of the terms of agreement before clicking on “I agree” or “I have read all the terms of agreement.” Guilty! No comment.
4. Removing the tag on bedding that says, “DO NOT REMOVE UNDER PENTALITY OF LAW.”
5. Deigning that you were looking at a woman’s cleavage. I am not sure how you could partially confess to this. Could you say that you were looking at the necklace?
6. Stating that you have no idea how you gained weight while on a diet.
Those are just a few issues that the study failed to address. I am sure that you readers can think of more. Let me know.
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