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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

Using familiar cultural symbols to connect.

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

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

Provoking irrational fears.

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

Suggesting that everyone is doing it.

Bandwagon

 Presenting only positive information.

Card Stacking

Using endorsements from famous or credible figures.

Testimonial

 Associating a person or idea with something positive.

Transfer

 Reiterating a message to make it more memorable.

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

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

Blaming an individual or group for broader issues.

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)

Celebrity Endorsements

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

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

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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Targeting weaknesses to manipulate. 10 Techniques Used by Manipulators (and How to Fight Them) | Inc.com

https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/10-popular-techniques-used-by-manipulators-and-how-to-fight-them.html

20 Manipulation Techniques You Need To Be Aware Of | TPM

https://thepowermoves.com/manipulation/

7 Manipulation Tactics to Know

https://psychcentral.com/health/tactics-manipulators-use-to-win-and-confuse-you

Manipulation (psychology) - Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manipulation_(psychology)

Recognize the 11 most common manipulation techniques - Karsten Noack Training & Coaching Berlin

https://www.karstennoack.com/recognize-manipulation/ 

Are You Being Influenced or Manipulated?

https://hbr.org/2022/01/are-you-being-influenced-or-manipulated

Top 10 Manipulation Tactics and How to Counter Them | Bay Area CBT Center

https://bayareacbtcenter.com/top-10-manipulation-tactics-and-how-to-counter-them/

How to Tell If Someone Is Manipulating You—And What to Do About It

https://time.com/5411624/how-to-tell-if-being-manipulated/

9 Classic Strategies of Manipulative People | Psychology Today

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-flux/201610/9-classic-strategies-manipulative-people

4 Ways Manipulators Use Kindness as a Weapon | by Barry Davret | Curious | Medium

https://medium.com/curious/4-ways-manipulators-use-kindness-as-a-weapon-68d53f70bbbc

Full article: Then again, what is manipulation? A broader view of a much-maligned concept

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13869795.2022.2042586

The Ethics of Manipulation (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy)

https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/ethics-manipulation/

3 Ways Your Beliefs Can Shape Your Reality | Psychology Today

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-love-and-war/201508/3-ways-your-beliefs-can-shape-your-reality

10 Ways Manipulators Use Emotional Intelligence for Evil (and How to Fight Back) | Inc.com

https://www.inc.com/justin-bariso/10-ways-manipulators-use-emotional-intelligence-for-evil-and-how-to-fight-back.html

What are techniques that manipulators use? | by Brecht Corbeel | Medium

https://medium.com/@brechtcorbeel/what-are-techniques-that-manipulators-use-4f53348cc4a

Signs of Manipulation: Recognizing Manipulative Behavior

https://medium.com/@brechtcorbeel/what-are-techniques-that-manipulators-use-4f53348cc4a

17 Manipulation Tactics Abusers Use

https://www.choosingtherapy.com/manipulation-tactics/

30 Characeristics of Manipulators - Psychology and Wellness Centre

https://psychologiemieuxetre.ca/en/couple-s-space/58-30-characteristics-of-manipulators

Mental Manipulation | Superpower Wiki | Fandom

https://powerlisting.fandom.com/wiki/Mental_Manipulation

100+ Tactics Used to Control, Manipulate, and Verbally Abuse - Andrew Benjamin George

https://andrewbenjamingeorge.com/comprehensive-list-of-control-tactics-that-can-be-used-to-manipulate-you/

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