{"id":6105,"date":"2022-05-11T07:04:06","date_gmt":"2022-05-11T07:04:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bloomsoup.com\/?p=6105"},"modified":"2022-05-11T07:04:07","modified_gmt":"2022-05-11T07:04:07","slug":"dark-psychology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bloomsoup.com\/dark-psychology\/","title":{"rendered":"Dark Psychology: The Essential Guide to Master Manipulators"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Most people are familiar with the concept of psychology, which is the study of human behavior. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, fewer people are aware of dark psychology, which is a branch of psychology that deals with manipulation and persuasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s a topic that is shrouded in mystery and misunderstanding, covering the darker aspects of human nature, such as manipulation, mind control, and persuasion. This field of study can be extremely fascinating, but it can also be quite disturbing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this guide, we will explore all facets of dark psychology and answer some common questions about it, while analyzing examples of the practice in action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is dark psychology?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dark psychology is the application of manipulation, persuasion, and coercion in a way that may harm the recipient.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

More commonly, dark psychology may be referred to as psychological or emotional abuse and manipulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psychological abuse<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Psychological manipulation is a type of social influence that aims to change the behavior or perception of others through indirect, deceptive, or underhanded tactics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By preying on people’s vulnerabilities and weaknesses, manipulators can subtly encourage them to do things that they wouldn’t normally do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is dark psychology real?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Absolutely. Although it might not always be labeled dark psychology, psychological manipulation is a sad reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re anything like me, you’re quite attuned to dark psychologists and how they play their power games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If not, you’re in the right place, because we’ll investigate some examples of how it’s used, so you can protect yourself against its wiley ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facts and stats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, dark psychology in the context of abuse is a prevalent societal problem and is a common form of Intimate Partner Violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indeed, the WHO estimates<\/a> that the lifetime prevalence of emotional IPV among women could range from 20-75%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this survey<\/a>, it was found that 57% of respondents felt uncomfortable or afraid in their current relationship, increasing to 87% for previous relationships. Furthermore, nearly 50% of men and women reported some form of psychological aggression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And it’s not just restricted to adults. This UK research<\/a> estimated that 1 in 11 adults had experienced emotional abuse before the age of 16 (3.8 million people).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While dark psychology can be used for malicious purposes, it mustn’t be confused with persuasion, which can be employed for more mundane goals, such as sales or marketing. Sometimes, however, this line may be blurred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples of dark psychology can be seen across all aspects of life. While it’s arguably more common in romantic relationships as the research above demonstrates, you might also notice its use elsewhere. This could include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n