Psychological manipulation is a type of social influence that aims to change the behavior or perception of others through abusive, deceptive, or underhanded tactics. By advancing the …

Consider this: Paul intends to manipulate Mary emotionally (for example, into liking Paul). Paul’s actions cause Mary to develop certain false beliefs, although this was no part of Paul’s intention.

This book explores the theory of manipulation by breaking down manipulation into its component parts, forming useful, objective definitions and offering practical advice for manipulating others.

Natural selection favors people who successfully manipulate objects in their environment. Some manipulable objects are in-animate, such as the raw materials used to build shelters, tools, …

Jan 25, 2022 · Why do some incarcerated individuals manipulate staff/volunteers? Most incarcerated individuals seek to have their basic needs met and want to move through …

pot-ting people to control. If they feel unable to manipulate someone, they usually give up and move on to somebody else who is more likely to be receptive to the attempted manipulation. …

Manipulation is intentionally directly influencing someone’s beliefs, desires, or emotions such that she falls short of (the manipulator’s) ideals for belief, desire, or emotion in ways typically not in …