Not all forms of manipulation are obvious. In fact, many are downright subtle. Being called sensitive is one of these. Far from being harmless, this accusation is an example of manipulation at its ...

Editor’s Note: In a previous article, Theo Warner explored how digital literacy programs can build resilience against harmful content online. One promising component is psychological ...

Psychological manipulation can be defined as the exercise of undue influence through mental distortion and emotional exploitation, with the intention to seize power, control, benefits and/or ...

Source: Timur Weber/Pexels Have you ever heard someone say, “It only happened once—why are you so upset?” Or maybe you’ve been told, “I do 90% of the work in this relationship,” as if that somehow ...

In 2020, JPMorgan Chase agreed to pay over $920 million for creating fake orders to ostensibly change the prices of securities. In 2022, eight financial influencers used their social media following ...

Sarcasm, “emotional tests” or making you feel guilty when you’re not at fault are examples of emotional blackmail. Yielding to the demands may seem effective, but it often makes the manipulation worse ...

Signs of emotional manipulation include gaslighting, passive aggression, and more. A manipulator may also use your insecurities against you so that they can control you. A sinister sign can also be ...

I cannot allow the fear of manipulation to be a rationalization for not doing the hard work of instilling motivation. —Fred Smith, Sr. Irecently heard a pastor tell about a wealthy oil man who called ...