WomenfromVulture3 weeks agoAmerica's Next Top Model Was Run Like a CultAmerica's Next Top Model allegedly psychologically tortured contestants through manipulation and isolation.
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Social justicefromPsychology Today1 month agoWhat the Pope Taught Us About Dignity-and GaslightingHuman dignity is a non-negotiable right; gaslighting threatens this dignity by isolating victims and distorting their sense of reality.
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fromPsychology Today2 months ago3 Reasons a Narcissist Wants You to Doubt Your RealityNarcissists rewrite history to position themselves as victims and control others.They instill doubt in your judgment to maintain power in relationships.
fromPsychology Today2 months agoWhen Love Hurts: Identifying Emotional ManipulationEmotional abuse involves manipulative behaviors that degrade and control partners, leading to psychological harm.
fromPsychology Today3 months agoCharles Manson and the Enigma of Mind ControlBrainwashing has not been proven to exist, unlike the creation of false memories, which is scientifically validated.The concept of mind control has shaped public perceptions, particularly during the Korean War.
Growth hackingfromMedium5 months agoEthical Gamification: Designing for User Well-being in the Age of Addictive TechMany apps and games use psychological manipulation akin to gambling to increase spending.Growing awareness of manipulative patterns has led to legal challenges against companies.
Digital lifefromPsychology Today4 months agoThe Ingenious Harm Caused by "Digital Arrests" in IndiaDigital arrests are a new financial scam in India, where people are being swindled of large amounts of money.
RelationshipsfromPsychology Today4 months agoTop 3 Reasons We Stay in Toxic RelationshipsToxic relationships are hard to escape due to trauma bonds and fear of loneliness.
fromPsychology Today4 months agoWhen Love Is a Weapon:Love bombing involves excessive affection used as a manipulation tactic that can lead to emotional harm.
fromMedium5 months agoEthical Gamification: Designing for User Well-being in the Age of Addictive TechGames like Clash of Clans and Candy Crush use psychological techniques akin to gambling to enhance user engagement, leveraging time-gates and reward mechanisms.Growth hacking
RelationshipsfromPsychology Today5 months agoCults, Sex, and Neurodivergent IndividualsIndividuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are particularly vulnerable to cult influence due to their desire for structure and social acceptance.Sexual abuse is a significant risk for those in cults, emphasizing the need for sexual education for individuals with ASD.
fromwww.dw.com7 months agoPelicot trial: Verdicts due in rape trial that shook France DW 12/19/2024Gisele Pelicot endured years of abuse orchestrated by her husband, who drugged and exploited her, involving multiple perpetrators.