Section 3: Deception

Question 1

Deception def.

Answer 1

intentional act that senders knowingly transmit msgs to foster false belief by receiver.

Question 2

Deception leads to…highly likely that..

Answer 2

• major relational transgression, leads to feelings of betrayal
• you or someone will engage in; 2/3 were lies

Question 3

During a single interaction…

However, interact more w/ close partners..

Answer 3

• more likely to tell lies to strangers than close ppl

- most lies told in context of relationships.; most lying occurs in romantic relationships, “reserve most serious ones”

Question 4

Types of deception

Answer 4

1. Partner-focused: to avoid hurting other, help partner maintain esteem, protect partner’s relationship w/ 3rd party. (soc polite and beneficial)- most forgivable.
2. Self-focused: enhance/ protect self-image, shield self from anger, etc. (more serious)
3. Relationship-focused: limit relational harm by avoiding conflict (beneficial and destructive)

Question 5

Detecting Deception

no completely…

Answer 5

• no completely reliable indicators!
• hesitations, etc. indicate gen anxiety
• most reliable: compare normal vs current behavior (Sheldon’s ticks)

Question 6

Variables that influence deception

Answer 6

Truth bias: expect others to be honest, so enter convos w/out suspicion & don’t look for deceptive behavior. Strong w relationships- by Receiver

Behavioral control: control nervous behaviors–by Senders (Sheldon)

Behavioral familiarity: know partner’s communication, so can’t lie about it–by Receiver

Informational familiarity: know stuff about partner, so can’t lie about it–by Receiver