Interpersonal Deception Theory
Running head: INTERPERSONAL DECEPTION THEORY
Interpersonal deception theory: Detecting deception within friendships
Introduction When dealing with deception, there are millions of reasons people to choose to lie, and depending on the approaches they take, some people can consistently prevent themselves from being caught. So how many times are we deceived without even noticing? In the study of interpersonal communication, the matter of deception finds people in situations where they speak in a dishonest matter to prevent harm or cause offense to someone else. Interpersonal deception theory examines the important elements of interpersonal communication and deception that occurs within interpersonal relationships. This theory is studied among two or more people at a certain time in any given context. All research conducted has included both males and females, and usually is done within friendships or among acquaintances. It is important to know what researchers have already discovered about the theory because it is not only interesting, but could be vital to certain people’s lives. When it comes to deception, there are several different reactions people can have to a good friend deceiving them, but what approach is the most effective to maintaining harmony within the friendship? According to research, it is important to realize and confront someone when they may be deceiving you because trust is imperative to maintain a quality friendship. Deception is an element of relationships that happens due to not wanting to hurt the other person’s feelings, but in the long run learning how to detect deception is an element of developing a stronger relationship with a friend, romantic partner, boss, teachers, or an acquaintance. When caught in a situation where someone feels the need to deceive usually there are three ways that someone responds. The first way that people choose to deceive others is through lying. Lying is when the deceiver says something
Interpersonal deception theory: Detecting deception within friendships
Introduction When dealing with deception, there are millions of reasons people to choose to lie, and depending on the approaches they take, some people can consistently prevent themselves from being caught. So how many times are we deceived without even noticing? In the study of interpersonal communication, the matter of deception finds people in situations where they speak in a dishonest matter to prevent harm or cause offense to someone else. Interpersonal deception theory examines the important elements of interpersonal communication and deception that occurs within interpersonal relationships. This theory is studied among two or more people at a certain time in any given context. All research conducted has included both males and females, and usually is done within friendships or among acquaintances. It is important to know what researchers have already discovered about the theory because it is not only interesting, but could be vital to certain people’s lives. When it comes to deception, there are several different reactions people can have to a good friend deceiving them, but what approach is the most effective to maintaining harmony within the friendship? According to research, it is important to realize and confront someone when they may be deceiving you because trust is imperative to maintain a quality friendship. Deception is an element of relationships that happens due to not wanting to hurt the other person’s feelings, but in the long run learning how to detect deception is an element of developing a stronger relationship with a friend, romantic partner, boss, teachers, or an acquaintance. When caught in a situation where someone feels the need to deceive usually there are three ways that someone responds. The first way that people choose to deceive others is through lying. Lying is when the deceiver says something
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