CMST Deception

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Deception –

violates both relational and conversational rules and is often considered a negative violation of expectations. It can harm our relationships.
Lies –

Eckman defines as a one person intending to mislead another, doing so deliberately, without prior notification and without being asked to do so.
Two types of lies:
- Benevolent – lies meant to “help” the other person; preserve the relationship
- Malicious – lies intended to harm another individual
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Concealing

is when the liar withholds some information without actually saying anything untrue
Falsifying –

an additional step is taken. The liar withholds true information but also presents false information
Equivocation –

indirect or ambiguous statement. Instead of saying you hate your friend’s hair, you might say “it’s the latest style”
Exaggeration –

overstate or exaggerate the truth
Understatement –

minimize the truth or downplay it
When there is a choice in how to lie, people prefer
concealing to falsifying Why?
- It’s easier
- Its seems less responsible
- It is much easier to cover up or save face if discovered
Motives for Lying

Partner-focused, Self-focused, Relationship-focused
Partner-focused –

don’t want to hurt feelings or to help person maintain self-esteem
Self-focused –

want to enhance or protect our own self image
Relationship-focused –

limit relationship harms or conflicts