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Manipulators use mind games to confuse and control their victims from "summary" of Mind Hacking - Mental Manipulation and Dark Psychology by KEVIN J. ALLEN
Manipulators are masters at using mind games to achieve their goal of confusion and control over their victims. By employing various tactics such as gaslighting, projection, and deflection, manipulators are able to manipulate the thoughts and emotions of those around them. Gaslighting involves making the victim doubt their own perceptions and reality, causing them to question their sanity. This tactic is particularly insidious as it undermines the victim's sense of self and reality. Projection is another common technique used by manipulators to shift blame and responsibility onto their victims. By projecting their own negative qualities onto others, manipulators are able to avoid accountability for their actions. This can leave the victim feeling guilty and unsure of themselves, further enabling the manipulator to maintain control. Deflection is yet another tool in the manipulator's arsenal, allowing them to redirect attention away from themselves and onto their victims. By deflecting blame onto others or changing the subject when confronted, manipulators are able to avoid accountability and maintain their power over their victims. In addition to these tactics, manipulators may also use tactics such as guilt-tripping, emotional blackmail, and playing the victim in order to further confuse and control their victims. Guilt-tripping involves manipulating the victim's emotions to make them feel guilty for asserting themselves or setting boundaries. Emotional blackmail involves using threats, manipulation, and emotional manipulation to control the victim's behavior. Playing the victim is a tactic in which the manipulator portrays themselves as the victim in order to gain sympathy and manipulate others.- Manipulators use a combination of mind games and psychological tactics to confuse and control their victims. By undermining their victim's sense of reality, shifting blame onto them, and manipulating their emotions, manipulators are able to maintain power and control over those around them. It is important for individuals to be aware of these tactics in order to protect themselves from falling prey to manipulation.
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