In 1980, researchers Kleck and Strenta designed a brilliant experiment. This study is a cornerstone in social psychology because it demonstrates how our 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐟𝐬 - even when they are objectively false - can completely distort our perception of how others treat us.