6 Signs of Manipulation Most People Miss
Channel: Psych2Go
Date: 2021-06-02

Have you ever encountered a manipulator? Have you ever been emotionally manipulated. Some key traits of a manipulative personality are that they are great at reading others and are masters of deception. They can anticipate other people’s needs and use them to their advantage. To help you protect yourself from them, here are a few crucial signs of manipulation most people miss. 

Disclaimer:  This video is not made to attack anyone. Not all manipulators are not inherently bad people. Some manipulators use their powers for good instead of evil. This type of manipulator is the exception. Most manipulators are characterized by their lack of interest in others. 

Did you watch this video and worry that you might be the manipulative one? We also made a video on the signs you're unintentionally manipulative: https://youtu.be/ubJe4w3Xm70 

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References:

Bradberry, Travis. “9 Signs You’re Dealing with an Emotional Manipulator.” Ladders, Ladders, 13 Apr. 2020, www.theladders.com/career-advice/9-signs-youre-dealing-with-an-emotional-manipulator. 

BrainyDose. “14 Signs of Psychological Manipulation Most People Miss.” YouTube, YouTube, 29 Oct. 2020, www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVS7dPrLa9c.

Brenner, Abigail. “9 Classic Strategies of Manipulative People.” Psychology Today, Sussex Publishers, 27 Oct. 2016, www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-flux/201610/9-classic-strategies-manipulative-people.  

Legg, Timothy J., and Kimberly Holland. “How to Recognize the Signs of Emotional Manipulation and What to Do.” Healthline, 13 Feb. 2018, www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/emotional-manipulation. 

Ni, Preston. “14 Signs of Psychological and Emotional Manipulation.” Psychology Today, Sussex Publishers, 11 Oct. 2015, www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/communication-success/201510/14-signs-psychological-and-emotional-manipulation. 

Shortsleeve, Cassie. “How to Tell If Someone Is Manipulating You-And What to Do.” Time, Time, 16 Oct. 2018, www.time.com/5411624/how-to-tell-if-being-manipulated/.

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