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Appealing to ordinary people as relatable.
Plain Folks

Using vague, positive phrases to evoke emotions.
Glittering Generalities

 Instilling fear to promote an action or belief.
Fear Appeals

Attacking an opponent with negative labels.
Name-Calling

Stating a claim as fact without supporting evidence.
Assertion
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Cultural References

Systematic spread of false information.
 Misinformation Campaigns


Using humor to undermine opponents.
Laughing Stock

 Manipulating emotions to elicit compliance.
Emotional Blackmail

Minimizing conflicting beliefs through propaganda.
 Dissonance Reduction

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Framing actions as selfless to gain support.
Altruism

Limiting access to certain data.
Restricted Information

Elevating non-experts as authorities.
Obvious Expert Fallacy

Shifting focus away from critical issues.
Distraction Tactic
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Panic

 Deliberately making something confusing.
Obfuscation

Redefining terms for a specific agenda.
Co-opting Language

 Using scholarly figures to validate claims.
Academic Authority

 Focusing on practical considerations over ideals.
 Pragmatic Appeals


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Bandwagon

 Presenting only positive information.
Card Stacking

Using endorsements from famous or credible figures.
Testimonial

 Associating a person or idea with something positive.
Transfer

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Repetition

 Using emotions to persuade rather than logic.
Scapegoating

Creating a catchy phrase to encapsulate an idea.
Slogan

 Misusing statistics to mislead.

Statistics Manipulation
 
Utilizing fame to influence public opinion.
Fame Utilizing

Monitoring behavior to influence norms.
Surveillance 
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 Drawing conclusions from insufficient evidence.
Hasty Generalization

Using potent visuals to provoke strong feelings.
Emotive Visuals

 Portraying an opponent as evil or monstrous.
Demonization

 Repeating messages within isolated groups.
Echo Chamber

Spreading false information intentionally.
Disinformation



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Promoting conformity within a group to suppress dissent.
Groupthink

Biased reporting that supports a specific agenda.
Favorable Coverage

 Using misleading claims under a guise of science.
Pseudoscience

Policing language to shape opinions.
Political Correctness

Invoking peer behavior to legitimize actions.
Social Proof

 Crafting a favorable public persona.
 Image Management

 Establishing widely held but false beliefs.
Myth Creation

Using related evidence to draw conclusions.
Circumstantial Evidence

Shaping perceptions through context.
Frame of Reference

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Blaming

 Distracting from the main issue with irrelevant information.
Diversion

 Using mild language to soften harsh realities.
Euphemism

 Presenting issues in binary terms. Black-and-White Thinking

 Suggesting only two choices exist.
False Dilemma

Making broad claims based on limited evidence.
Overgeneralization

 Using charged words to sway opinion.
 Loaded Language

Capitalizing on people's fear of exclusion.
 Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)


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Showcasing only favorable outcomes.
Highlight Reel

Leveraging social groups to conform.
Community Pressure

Altering historical facts for a narrative.
Historical Revisionism

 Invoking national pride to influence behavior.
Patriotism

 Framing a stance as a moral imperative.
Moral Appeal

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Fostering fear and mistrust of outsiders.
Xenophobia

Promoting a leader's charisma over ideas
Cult of Personality

 Suppressing dissenting views.
 Censorship

Controlling the narrative through media.
News Management

Creating fake grassroots movements.
Astroturfing

 Introducing irrelevant topics to mislead.
Red Herring

Making someone feel guilty to influence behavior.
Guilt Trip


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Associating a product or idea with a luxurious lifestyle.
Luxury Appeal

Promoting radical ideas in a subversive way.
Insurgency of Ideas

Getting the public to accept extreme ideas as normal.
Normalization

 Positioning a group as victims to garner sympathy.
 Victimhood
Elevating individuals to an iconic status.
 Hero Worship

Assuming others share your beliefs. False
Consensus Effect

Using personal stories as universal examples.
Anecdotal Evidence

Assuming causality from correlation.
 Post Hoc Reasoning

Undermining credibility of specialists.
Distrust of Experts

Supporting actions based on historical precedent.
Appeal to Tradition 


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Shaping Beliefs

 

Shaping Beliefs

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Emotional Manipulation


Guilt Tripping


Evoking feelings of guilt to control behavior 

Gaslighting


 Causing someone to doubt their own perceptions or beliefs 

Fear Induction


Using fear to compel action or belief.

Love Bombing


Overwhelming someone with affection to gain control.

Playing the Victim


Manipulators may present themselves as victims to elicit sympathy and control.

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Cognitive Manipulation


Disguised Arguments


Presenting faulty arguments as sound reasoning.

Selective Information


Providing only partial information to skew perception.

Overgeneralization


Making broad claims based on limited evidence.

False Dilemmas


Presenting two options as the only possibilities.

Appeal to Authority


 Citing authority figures to validate claims.

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Social Manipulation


Peer Pressure


 Using social influence to shape beliefs.

Isolation


 Cutting off support systems to increase dependency.

Social Proof


Manipulating beliefs by showcasing what others believe or do.

Flattery


Using excessive praise to lower defenses.

Exaggeration


 Amplifying facts to create urgency or fear.

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Behavioral Manipulation


Foot-in-the-Door Technique


Starting with a small request to lead to larger ones.

Door-in-the-Face Technique


 Making a large request that is likely to be refused, followed by a smaller request.

Bait and Switch


Promising one thing and delivering another.

Love Withdrawal


 Withholding affection to manipulate behavior.

Triangulation


 Involving a third party to create conflict or confusion. Psychological Manipulation

Projection


Attributing one’s own negative traits to others.

Intimidation


Using threats or aggressive behavior to control.

Shaming


 Making someone feel ashamed to control their actions.

Emotional Blackmail


Using threats of emotional harm to manipulate.

Conditional Approval


Offering approval only when certain conditions are met.


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Cognitive Dissonance


Creating Doubt


 Instilling uncertainty about one’s beliefs 

Reframing


 Changing the context of a situation to alter perception.

Denial


Refusing to acknowledge reality to manipulate beliefs.

Rationalization


Offering excuses to justify manipulative behavior.

Minimization


Downplaying the significance of an issue to control perception.


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Information Control


Censorship


Restricting access to information.

Misinformation


 Spreading false information to confuse or mislead.

Echo Chamber


 Surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals to reinforce beliefs.

Cherry-Picking Data


Selecting only favorable data to support a claim.

Framing


 Presenting information in a way that influences perception.
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Relationship Manipulation


Dependency Creation


Making someone reliant on the manipulator.

Boundary Violations


 Disregarding personal boundaries to exert control.

Silent Treatment


Withholding communication to punish or manipulate.

Overcommitment


Making someone feel obligated to comply.

Feigning Ignorance


Pretending not to understand to avoid accountability.

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Identity Manipulation


Identity Shaping


 Influencing how someone sees themselves.

Role Reversal


 Making the victim feel responsible for the manipulator's feelings.

Labeling


Assigning negative labels to shape perceptions.

Identity Confusion


Causing someone to question their identity.

Cultivating Insecurity


 Instilling doubt about self-worth.

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Strategic Communication


Ambiguity


Using vague language to confuse or mislead.

Double Bind


 Presenting two contradictory options to create confusion.

Sowing Discord


 Creating conflict between others to manipulate.

False Consensus


Suggesting that everyone agrees with the manipulator.

Appeal to Emotion


Using emotional appeals rather than logical arguments.

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Cultural Manipulation


Norm Manipulation


 Altering social norms to influence behavior.

Cultural Appropriation


 Misusing cultural symbols to manipulate beliefs.

Exploitation of Traditions


 Using cultural practices to control.

Stereotyping


Using stereotypes to manipulate perceptions.

Cultural Gaslighting


Making someone doubt their cultural identity.

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Personal Manipulation


Ingratiation


 Using charm to gain favor.

Feigning Interest


Pretending to care to gain trust.

Overpromising


Making unrealistic promises to gain compliance.

Underplaying Consequences


 Minimizing the impact of actions to manipulate.

Playing Dumb


Acting naive to avoid responsibility.

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Manipulation in Media


Sensationalism


Exaggerating stories to provoke emotional responses.

Clickbait


Using misleading headlines to attract attention.

Selective Reporting


Highlighting certain stories while ignoring others.

Manipulative Advertising


Using psychological tactics in marketing.

Social Media Manipulation


Using algorithms to shape beliefs.
Group Dynamics

Groupthink


 Promoting conformity within a group to suppress dissent.

Scapegoating


Blaming an individual or group to divert attention.

Cult-like Behavior


 Creating an environment that discourages questioning.

Us vs. Them Mentality


Fostering division to control beliefs.

Ritualistic Behavior


 Using rituals to reinforce group identity.  

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Psychological Conditioning


Repetition


 Repeating messages to reinforce beliefs.

Desensitization


Gradually exposing someone to ideas to change beliefs.

Conditioning Responses


Associating certain responses with specific stimuli.

Positive Reinforcement

 Rewarding compliance to shape behavior.

Negative Reinforcement


Removing negative stimuli to encourage behavior.

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Manipulation through Relationships


Manipulative Friendships


 Using friendship as leverage.

Romantic Manipulation


 Using love to control.

Familial Manipulation


Leveraging family ties to influence.

Professional Manipulation


 Using workplace dynamics to control.

Mentorship Manipulation

Exploiting mentor-mentee relationships.

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Advanced Manipulation Techniques


Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)


 Using language patterns to influence.

Hypnosis


 Using trance states to manipulate beliefs.

Psychological Warfare


Using psychological tactics to undermine.

Mind Control Techniques


 Employing advanced psychological methods.

Behavioral Economics


Manipulating choices through economic principles.

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Long-term Manipulation Strategies


Gradual Escalation


Slowly increasing demands to manipulate.

Normalization of Manipulation


Making manipulative behavior seem acceptable.

Creating Dependency


Making someone reliant on the manipulator.

Long-term Gaslighting


 Sustained efforts to make someone doubt their reality 

Cumulative Manipulation


Using multiple tactics over time.

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Final Manipulation Techniques


Emotional Exhaustion


Wearing someone down to increase compliance.

Cognitive Overload


Bombarding someone with information to confuse.

Manipulative Humor


 Using humor to belittle or control.

Subtle Threats


 Implying consequences without direct threats.

Feigning Support


 Pretending to support someone while undermining them.

Creating a False Reality


Building a narrative that distorts truth.

Manipulating Time


 Using urgency or delay to control decisions.

Exploiting Vulnerabilities

Preying on weakness


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