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Women
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

America's Next Top Model Was Run Like a Cult

America's Next Top Model allegedly psychologically tortured contestants through manipulation and isolation.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

What the Pope Taught Us About Dignity-and Gaslighting

Human dignity is a non-negotiable right; gaslighting threatens this dignity by isolating victims and distorting their sense of reality.
Relationships
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Sean Combs' ex describes relationship marked by 'manipulation': 'I couldn't say no'

Witness testimony reveals power dynamics and psychological manipulation in Combs' relationships, highlighting fraud in coercive sexual exploitation.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

3 Reasons a Narcissist Wants You to Doubt Your Reality

Narcissists rewrite history to position themselves as victims and control others.
They instill doubt in your judgment to maintain power in relationships.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

When Love Hurts: Identifying Emotional Manipulation

Emotional abuse involves manipulative behaviors that degrade and control partners, leading to psychological harm.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Charles Manson and the Enigma of Mind Control

Brainwashing 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 hacking
fromMedium
5 months ago

Ethical Gamification: Designing for User Well-being in the Age of Addictive Tech

Many apps and games use psychological manipulation akin to gambling to increase spending.
Growing awareness of manipulative patterns has led to legal challenges against companies.
fromMedium
5 months ago

Ethical Gamification: Designing for User Well-being in the Age of Addictive Tech

Games 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
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Cults, Sex, and Neurodivergent Individuals

Individuals 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.com
7 months ago

Pelicot trial: Verdicts due in rape trial that shook France DW 12/19/2024

Gisele Pelicot endured years of abuse orchestrated by her husband, who drugged and exploited her, involving multiple perpetrators.
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