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Manipulation: Handbook of Psychological and Social Manipulation
Unlike people who are trying to influence, persuade or convince others, manipulators work with unfair means to get what they want. They do not respect the personal rights of their victims. They violate the victim's integrity, work with hidden agendas and deliberately use dishonest tricks like faulty reasoning, coercion, blackmail and lying in an attempt to control the victim's actions. Manipulation is about suiting the manipulator's advantage or purpose only, often at the expense of the victim.
Yet, it is often difficult to know when you are being manipulated: manipulators do all they can to convince you that you are the one who is to benefit most from their actions and that they are acting in good faith.
If we were aware that we are being manipulated, would we allow ourselves to fall victim to it - and how would we defend ourselves against it?
That is where this book comes in handy: it explains the tricks manipulators use and teaches you how to best defend and protect yourself.
Yet, it is often difficult to know when you are being manipulated: manipulators do all they can to convince you that you are the one who is to benefit most from their actions and that they are acting in good faith.
If we were aware that we are being manipulated, would we allow ourselves to fall victim to it - and how would we defend ourselves against it?
That is where this book comes in handy: it explains the tricks manipulators use and teaches you how to best defend and protect yourself.
- GenresPsychology
288 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2013
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February 7, 2014
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Manipulators are not just trying to influence you, oh no: all they want is to get what they want without showing any respect for the personal rights of their victims.
They will smile in your face - when useful to their purposes - threaten you - when they think this will suit them better. They will violate your integrity, work with hidden agendas and deliberately use dishonest tricks like faulty reasoning, coercion, blackmail and lying in an attempt to control your actions. Manipulation is about suiting the manipulator's advantage or purpose only, nearly always at your expense.
Unfortunately, it is often difficult to know when you are being manipulated: manipulators do all they can to convince you that you are the one who is to benefit most from their actions and that they are acting in good faith.
If you are aware that you are being manipulated, would you allow yourself to fall victim to it? - and if not: how can you defend yourself against it?
That is where this book comes in handy: it explains the tricks manipulators use and teaches you how to best defend and protect yourself.
Manipulators are not just trying to influence you, oh no: all they want is to get what they want without showing any respect for the personal rights of their victims.
They will smile in your face - when useful to their purposes - threaten you - when they think this will suit them better. They will violate your integrity, work with hidden agendas and deliberately use dishonest tricks like faulty reasoning, coercion, blackmail and lying in an attempt to control your actions. Manipulation is about suiting the manipulator's advantage or purpose only, nearly always at your expense.
Unfortunately, it is often difficult to know when you are being manipulated: manipulators do all they can to convince you that you are the one who is to benefit most from their actions and that they are acting in good faith.
If you are aware that you are being manipulated, would you allow yourself to fall victim to it? - and if not: how can you defend yourself against it?
That is where this book comes in handy: it explains the tricks manipulators use and teaches you how to best defend and protect yourself.
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