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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Motivation is not a quick fix; manipulation can be. A common example in the church is prooftexting, where someone takes a promise people find very attractive (God wants you in a Rolls Royce) and digs ...