THE PSYCHOLOGY OF MANIPULATION THAT 94% OF PEOPLE LEARN TOO LATE...
Manipulators often use the "foot in the door" technique, where they get you to agree to a small request first before asking for a larger one.
Once you've committed to the small request, you're more likely to comply with the larger one.
Once you've committed to the small request, you're more likely to comply with the larger one.
The "scarcity principle" is a common tactic, where manipulators make something seem rare or in limited supply to create a sense of urgency or fear of missing out.
This can pressure you into making a decision you wouldn't normally make.
This can pressure you into making a decision you wouldn't normally make.
"Social proof" is the idea that people are more likely to do something if they see others doing it.
Manipulators use this by creating fake social proof or by appealing to your desire to fit in or be accepted by a group.
Manipulators use this by creating fake social proof or by appealing to your desire to fit in or be accepted by a group.
"The fear of loss" is another common tactic, where manipulators make you think you'll lose something valuable or important if you don't comply with their demands.
This can create anxiety or a sense of desperation that can cloud your judgment.
This can create anxiety or a sense of desperation that can cloud your judgment.
"The halo effect" is when we give someone a positive or negative evaluation based on one trait or characteristic, such as physical attractiveness or charisma.
Manipulators can use this by creating a positive first impression or exploiting someone's negative traits.
Manipulators can use this by creating a positive first impression or exploiting someone's negative traits.
"The sunk cost fallacy" is the idea that we're more likely to continue investing in something if we've already put a lot of time or money into it, even if it's not worth it.
Manipulators can use this to keep you in a bad situation or convince you to make a bad decision.
Manipulators can use this to keep you in a bad situation or convince you to make a bad decision.
"The door in the face" technique is where a manipulator asks for a large request first, which is likely to be refused.
They then follow up with a smaller, more reasonable request, which is more likely to be accepted because it seems like a compromise.
They then follow up with a smaller, more reasonable request, which is more likely to be accepted because it seems like a compromise.
"The bait and switch" tactic is where manipulators offer you something desirable or attractive, only to switch it out with something less desirable or harmful once you've committed.
This can be used to pressure you into agreeing to something you wouldn't normally agree to.
This can be used to pressure you into agreeing to something you wouldn't normally agree to.
"Gaslighting" is a manipulative tactic where the manipulator makes you doubt your own perceptions and beliefs.
They might deny something that you know to be true, or twist your words to make you seem crazy or irrational.
They might deny something that you know to be true, or twist your words to make you seem crazy or irrational.
"The false sense of urgency" is a common tactic used by manipulators to pressure you into making a decision quickly, without taking the time to think it through.
They might make you think there's a time limit or a sense of urgency, even if there isn't.
They might make you think there's a time limit or a sense of urgency, even if there isn't.
By being aware of these psychological manipulation techniques, you can better protect yourself and make more informed decisions.
Don't let manipulators take advantage of you!
Don't let manipulators take advantage of you!
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