Interpersonal deception theory

Interpersonal deception theory (IDT) is one of a number of theories that attempts to explain how individuals handle actual (or perceived) deception at the conscious or subconscious level while engaged in face-to-face communication. The theory was put forth by David B. Buller and Judee Burgoon in 1996 to explore this idea that deception is an engaging process between receiver and deceiver.