CMST 2010 Chapter : CMST 2010 Ch 9 Notes
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: an integrative metaphor for a certain perspective toward the study of human folly, frailty, and fallibility. : deception/lying, conflict, jealousy, intentionally hurtful messages, relationship termination, embarrassment, loneliness, co-dependency, obsession/stalking. 94% of women admit to lying; 34% report telling white lies" daily; 76% have told life-changing lies people lie about everything from what they ate for lunch to why they"re late. Deception: a message knowingly transmitted by a sender to foster a false belief or conclusion by a receiver. Interpersonal deception theory explains the strategic choices made when engaging in deceptive comm. Falsification: requires the source to create a fictional story to explain the lie (create an outright lie) Concealment: partially telling the truth while leaving out important details; typically do this when we want to hide a secret. Equivocation is when someone is strategically vague; used to avoid the issue altogether. Interpersonal deception theory suggests that deceivers manipulate their verbal and nonverbal behavior to appear more credible.
