In today's society it seems that deception has become an intrical part of interpersonal communication. Deception has become such a powerful communication tactic that often times we don't realize we are doing it. Interpersonal Deception Theory is a theoretical model that provides systematically related statements and assumptions on credibility in social psychology and communication (Burgoon and Buller, Communication Theory). It can be seen in various forms of entertainment such as television, movies, books, plays, and newspapers. The artifact that will be explained, evaluated, and critiqued in the connection with Interpersonal Deception Theory is the movie Enough. Enough was produced in 2002 and is a cinderella story gone bad when Slim, Jennifer Lopez, finds out that her perfect husband Mitch (Bill Campbell) is cheating on her with one of his secretaries from work. Eventually when Slim (Lopez) gathers up the courage to confront Mitch (Campbell) he denies the issue then turns to violence in his efforts to keep Slim (Lopez) quiet. Slim (Lopez) flees from friend to friend trying to successfully escape from Mitch (Campbell) and he returns the efforts by sending his friends to track her down. Slim (Lopez) resorts to changing her identity in order to throw Mitch's goons off her trail while she trains to defend herself against Mitch in one final confrontation. The particular set of concepts that are evident in this movie and will be depicted consist of Falsification, Concealment, and Equivocation that act congruently with the three main strategies of Interpersonal Deception Theory. .
The first main point of Interpersonal Deception Theory that is interrelated to the movie Enough is the concept of Falsification. Falsification is connected to the notion of creating a fiction, which basically means that someone is lying. Deceivers" ulterior motives lead them to construct through communication a version of reality contrary to what they hold to be true (Buller, Burgoon, Floyd, Grandpre, Communication Research Journal).
The theme of deception gains depth and added meaning. Iago's deception continues throughout the play. ... To the tormented Othello this is proof enough of his wife's unfaithfulness, to the point that he orders Iago to murder Cassio. ... Deceptions have led to the death of Desdemona, unjustly. ... Thus it is easily apparent that deception is a key theme. ...
The theme of deception gains depth and added meaning. Iago's deception continues throughout the play. ... To the tormented Othello this is proof enough of his wife's unfaithfulness, to the point that he orders Iago to murder Cassio. ... Deceptions have led to the death of Desdemona, unjustly. ... Thus it is easily apparent that deception is a key theme. ...
The theme of deception gains depth and added meaning. Iago's deception continues throughout the play. ... To the tormented Othello this is proof enough of his wife's unfaithfulness, to the point that he orders Iago to murder Cassio. ... Deceptions have led to the death of Desdemona, unjustly. ... Thus it is easily apparent that deception is a key theme. ...
"The Metamorphosis", "The Thousand and One Nights", and "Decameron" all tell stories within stories which demonstrate a woman's love, deception, and virtue. ... Queen Juno suspects her husband of the rape, so she clears the fog, but not soon enough. ... The story of Atalanta and Hippoumenes is a love story about love and deception. ... One of the spectators, Hippomenes, disparages men foolish enough to enter such a race; but the point of the story remains the same: Venus is warning Adonis about what happens to those who did not listen to the advice of the gods and thank them properly, a w...
In every aspect of human life, deception is not only present, but almost necessary. ... Her tale is one of enchantment and adventure, but the aspect of Cinderella that enthralls people the most is the deception factor. ... On the flip side of their supposed evil deception, there is Cinderella's righteous deception. In fact, the audience to these stories consider what her deception enables her to do as magic. ... The stepmother obviously is intelligent enough to realize that when opportunity knocks, opportunity is to be savored. ...
Such as the characters Iago and Hedda, these two both share very similar qualities of deception and both tend to manipulate other characters for their own benefits. ... In "Othello" one of the most key themes within the play is the act of deception and control of others. ... This speaks about Hedda as a character when the only person she has enough trust to open up to ends up turning on her. ...
What is the nature of the deception being perpetrated in the work? ... There was obviously a doubt in her mind that it was indeed Robbie, however, her encounter with Robbie and his obscene letter to her sister was enough to let Briony lose all respect for him. What motivates the deception? ... However, they were never settled down mentally or physically suitably enough to share their unfortunate love. ... Robbie's suffered the most from the deception. ...
One form of paternalism is benevolent deception, in which the clinician purposely withholds information because, in his or her judgment, the information may be too upsetting for the patient.5 Physicians in the 1970s made unilateral decisions to not treat deformed newborns without consulting the parents because they thought they were saving the parents from the emotional burden of decision. But public outrage when this practice was exposed led to including parents and others in the decision-making process.4 Clinicians may use benevolent deception if they think patients wouldn't want to...
This form of deception is used everyday. ... This is a great use of deception by Odysseus. ... Odysseus also used deception to fool the suitors. ... While Odysseus uses of deception are very great, he is clearly outdone by the trickery and deception of the goddess Athena. ... Had Athena not posed as Mentor Odysseus would not have been motivated enough to go out in search of his father. ...