![]() ![]() Semantic Manipulation – Using words that are assumed to have a common or mutual definition, yet the manipulator later tells you he or she has a different definition and understanding of the conversation. Reverse Psychology – Tell a person one thing or to do something with an intention to motivate them to do the opposite which is really what you desire. Withdrawal – Avoiding the person or silent treatmentĬhoice restriction – Giving certain choice options that distract from the choice you don’t want someone to make Love Denial– Withhold attention and affection Lying – Exaggeration, untruths, partial truths, untrue stories Love Flooding – Compliments, affection or buttering someone up to make a request Here are some of the tactics used most often by normal, everyday people. In fact, covert manipulation and dark persuasion are often used by people you trust and love. If you have kids (especially teenagers) you will most definitely experience these tactics as your children experiment with behaviors to get what they want and seek autonomy. These tactics are often found in commercials, internet ads, sales techniques, and even our manager’s behaviors. We may not be subject to someone specifically in the Dark Triad, but normal, everyday people like you and I face dark psychology tactics on a daily basis. None of us want to be a victim of manipulation, but it happens quite often. Psychopathy – Often charming and friendly yet is characterized by impulsivity, selfishness, lack of empathy, and remorselessness. Machiavellianism – Uses manipulation to deceive and exploit people and has no sense of morality. Narcissism – Egotism, grandiosity, and lack of empathy. While working on my doctorate and studying abnormal psychology, I came across a term called “The Dark Triad” that refers to what many criminologist and psychologist pinpoint as an easy predictor of criminal behavior, as well as problematic, broken relationships. Dark Psychology is the art and science of manipulation and mind control. While Psychology is the study of human behavior and is central to our thoughts, actions, and interactions, the term Dark Psychology is the phenomenon by which people use tactics of motivation, persuasion, manipulation, and coercion to get what they want. ![]()
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