- [Narrator] Hi, Psych2Goers, and welcome back
to another video.
Have you encountered any masters of deception in your midst?
Do you know someone who always gets away with what they want
despite being wrong?
The factors that play here
is they're being master manipulators.
But they always strike silently.
And before you know it, you've been ensnared.
The key traits of a manipulative personality
are that they are great at reading others and deceiving.
They can anticipate other people's needs
and use them to their advantage.
Before we go any further, it is worth mentioning
that not all manipulators are inherently bad people
and not everyone showing these signs
can be labeled a manipulator.
It is relative to context.
With that said, here are six signs of manipulation
most people miss.
One, they bring you into their territory.
They don't do no neutral grounds. No, sir.
They operate in settings where they can control
the power dynamics between the people.
Manipulative individuals stick to what he or she knows.
For example, a manipulative boss may ask you to come
to his or her office.
That way they can exert more control
and dominance over you.
Two, prospecting.
A tactic as old as time, manipulators appear
to be attentive to what you say
but it is not because they are great listeners, if only.
They are creating a mental profile of your behaviors,
thought patterns, strengths, and weaknesses.
They may pose questions that seem incisive and interesting
but they are gouging your response
to see what is permissible and what is not.
Three, informational overload.
Did you know that you can be bullied intellectually too?
Is anyone around you always trying to awe others
by being a walking encyclopedia?
Being knowledgeable is not a bad thing.
But using that knowledge to induce
inferiority feelings in others is.
Manipulators, specifically those you encounter
in the workplace, might overwhelm you
with data and statistics.
This is a form of intellectual bullying with the goal
to make them feel knowledgeable and authoritative.
By exerting their presumed knowledge,
they can convince others to go along with their agenda.
At times, manipulators also use this tactic
to not only establish their superiority
but to also excuse inexcusable behavior.
Four, fake facts.
Repeat after me, a manipulative individual
only has his or her own self-interest in mind, always.
They will do anything to push ahead and get what they want.
This includes lying, cheating, victimizing others,
feigning innocence, deforming the truth, and gaslighting.
Oh boy, gaslighting among all the other tactics serves
to undermine the victim's emotions and sanity.
It subtly plants doubt in the victim's mind,
which leads to confusion.
Over time, the self-doubt and injury
transforms into distorted narratives,
which can lead the victim to develop CPTSD,
depression, or anxiety.
Five, preying on your sensibilities.
To satisfy their ego, many manipulators
prey on other people's sensibilities.
While at first they can seem kind and attentive,
later on they use the information they have gathered
about you against you.
Additionally, manipulators seek those who are vulnerable
as victims because they have a higher chance
of being trapped in a terrible relationship.
A way to unmask a manipulator's kindness and empathy
is by paying attention to how they speak to others.
Manipulators usually talk behind people's backs
and they will eventually do the same to you.
Six, silent treatment.
A silent sign, just as its name implies.
The silent treatment is a popular
passive aggressive behavior.
But just because you have done it to someone
or someone has done it to you over an argument
does not mean that you or that person are manipulators.
This kind has more deep-rooted sinister causes.
The silent treatment is a way to establish control
over a situation.
By controlling the communication, a manipulator
is not only establishing their point of view
but also they are refusing to acknowledge yours.
It is intended to make you feel insecure
and doubtful of your emotions.
We hope we were able to give you insight
into some signs of manipulation that go unnoticed mostly.
Do any of these describe your experience?
How did you identify them?
Leave a comment down below about your encounters with them
if you'd like.
Please feel free to share any thoughts you have as well.
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