Manipulation (psychology)

In psychology, manipulation is defined as an action designed to influence or control another, usually in an underhanded or unfair manner which facilitates one's personal aims.[1] Methods someone may use to manipulate another person may include seduction, suggestion, coercion, and blackmail to induce submission.[2][3] Usage of the term varies depending on which behavior is specifically included, whether referring to the general population or used in clinical contexts.[4] Manipulation is generally considered a dishonest form of social influence as it is used at the expense of others.[5]

  1. ^ Cambridge Dictionary. (n.d.). Manipulation. In Cambridge English Dictionary. Cambridge University Press. https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/manipulation
  2. ^ "Manipulation". APA Dictionary of Psychology. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. n.d. Retrieved 10 October 2021.{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: year (link)
  3. ^ Lynam, Donald R.; Vachon, David D. (2012). "Antisocial personality disorder in DSM-5: Missteps and missed opportunities". Personality Disorders: Theory, Research, and Treatment. 3 (4): 483–495. doi:10.1037/per0000006. ISSN 1949-2723. PMID 23106185.
  4. ^ Potter NN (April 2006). "What is manipulative behavior, anyway?". Journal of Personality Disorders. 20 (2): 139–156. doi:10.1521/pedi.2006.20.2.139. PMID 16643118.
  5. ^ Brennan D. "Signs of Emotional Manipulation". www.webmd.com. WebMD. Retrieved 23 November 2020.

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