Manipulation (psychology)
TYPE OF SOCIAL INFLUENCE
Mental manipulation; Emotional manipulation; Psychological control; Vulnerabilities exploited by manipulators; Basic manipulative strategy of a psychopath; Manipulators; Psychological Manipulation; Manipulative behavior; Manipulative behaviour; Psychological manipulation; Manipulation of emotions
Manipulation in psychology is a behavior designed to exploit, control, or otherwise influence others to one’s advantage. Definitions for the term vary in which behavior is specifically included, influenced by both culture and whether referring to the general population or used in clinical contexts.