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Index
Introduction
Chapter 1: What is Dark Psychology?
Traits of Dark Psychology
Users of Dark Psychology
Politicians
Salespeople
Religious leaders
Cults
Lawyers
Narcissists
Chapter 2: Emotions
What are Emotions?
Why We Have Emotions
What Emotions Say
Anger
Fear
Contempt
Disgust
Happiness
Sadness
Surprise
Chapter 3: Empathy
What is Empathy?
Types of Empathy
Emotional empathy
Cognitive Empathy
Compassionate Empathy
Purpose of Empathy
Communication and bonding
Regulation of own behaviors
Encouraging selflessness
Chapter 4: Principles of Persuasion
Reciprocity
Consistency
Social Proof
Likability
Authority
Scarcity
Chapter 5: Persuasion vs. Manipulation
Defining Persuasion
Defining Manipulation
Key Differences
Chapter 6: Ethical Persuasion
Defining Ethics
Importance of Ethics
Remaining Ethical
Truthfulness
Authenticity
Respect
Equity
Social Responsibility
Chapter 7: Manipulators
Traits of Manipulators
Egotistic
Machiavellianism
Disengaged morally
Narcissism
Entitlement
Psychopathy
Sadism
Selfishness
Spitefulness
Dark Triad
Recognizing a Manipulator
Acts of Power
Too Good to Be True
Malignant Humor or Sarcasm
Guilt Trips
Loud Outbursts
Chapter 8: Victims
Traits of a Victim
Empathetic
Caregiver
Codependent
Grew up in dysfunction
Low self-esteem
Signs of Abuse or Manipulation
Self-Sacrificing or Martyrdom
Self-Sabotage
Fiercely Protective of Abuser
Mental Health Issues
Being Distrustful
Fearful Behavior
Paranoia
Chapter 9: Preventing Victimization
Understand Your Rights
Stay Away from Known Manipulators
Avoid Taking Things Manipulators Say to Heart
Shift the Pressure onto The Manipulator
Take Advantage of Time
Learn How to Say No
Set Boundaries and Enforce Consequences
Chapter 10: Nonverbal Communication
What is Nonverbal Communication?
Expressions
Universal Facial Expressions
Eyes
Mouth
Eyebrows
Body Language
Head
Arms
Hands
Feet and legs
Proxemics
Close
Far Apart
Touch
Chapter 11: Falsifying Nonverbal Communication
Power Poses
Smile
Angle Your Body
Use Your Hands—But Not Too Much
Props
High Energy
Attention to Eye Contact
Chapter 12: Using Body Language to Influence
Smile
Mirroring
Nodding
Standing
Leaning
Use Your Feet
Chapter 13: NLP to Influence
What is NLP?
Using NLP
Anchoring
Rapport
Swish patterns
Visual/kinesthetic dissociation
Chapter 14: The Barnum Effect
What is the Barnum Effect?
Using the Barnum Effect to Persuade
Chapter 15: Cold Reading
Uses of Cold Reading
How to Use Cold Reading
Shotgunning
Fishing
Rainbow Ruse
Warm Reading
Chapter 16: Mirroring
What is Mirroring?
Uses of Mirroring
How to Mirror
Pace and Volume
The Punctuator
The Moment of Truth
Chapter 17: Tips for Dealing with Manipulation
10 Tips for Dealing with Manipulators
Cut Them Off
Ignore, Ignore, Ignore!
Trust Yourself
Beat the Manipulator at His Own Game
Break the Habit
Do Not Expect Them to Agree with You
Do Not Give in To Guilt
Never Ask for Permission
If the Manipulator Is Getting Confrontational, Attempt to Defuse the Situation and Leave
Insistence That You Will Not Continue a Discussion While the Other Person Is Emotional
10 Tips for Becoming Less Vulnerable to Exploitation
Learn the Signs
Never Ignore the Red Flags
Focus on Self-Care
Develop Self-Esteem
Make a Support Network
Better Yourself
Never Settle
Set Boundaries and Keep Them at All Costs
Trust the Judgment of Your Friends and Family
Remember That If It Seems Too Good to Be True, It Probably Is
Conclusion
Introduction
Chapter 1: Defining Dark Psychology
What is Dark Psychology?
Principles of Dark Psychology
Examples of Dark Psychology
Chapter 2: Dark Psychology Usage Today
Dark Psychology in Media
Dark Psychology in Law
Dark Psychology in Politics
Dark Psychology in Sales
Dark Psychology in Religion
Dark Psychology in Destructive Cults
Dark Psychology in the Workplace
Chapter 3: Dark Psychology Users
Traits of Dark Psychology Users
Egotistical
Lacking Empathy
Disregard for Social Conventions or Morals
Entitled
Sadistic
Selfish
Impulsive
Spiteful
The Dark Triad
Users of Dark Psychology
Salespeople
Politicians
Leaders
Abusers
Chapter 4: The Dark Triad
Machiavellianism
Narcissism
Psychopathy
The Dark Triad
Chapter 5: Reading Micro-Expressions and Body Language
Expressions
Happiness
Sadness
Fear/Anxiety
Contempt
Disgust
Anger
Surprise
Facial Body Language
Eyebrows
Eyes
Mouth
Body Language
Head
Arms/shoulders
Hands
Legs/feet
Proxemics
Close
Far
Chapter 6: Covert Emotional Manipulation
What is Covert Emotional Manipulation?
How to Use Covert Emotional Manipulation
Emotions for Manipulating
Creating Emotions
Exploiting Emotions
Why Use Covert Emotional Manipulation?
Sales
Advertising
Politics
Getting What You Want
Chapter 7: Covert Emotional Manipulation Tactics
Love Bombing and Rejection
Reinforcement and Repetition
Gaslighting
FOG
Silent Treatment
Criticism
Chapter 8: Dark Persuasion
Defining Dark Persuasion
Why People Use Dark Persuasion
Chapter 9: Using Dark Persuasion
Principles of Persuasion
Reciprocity
Commitment and consistency
Social proof
Likability
Authority
Scarcity
Methods of Dark Persuasion
Leading Questions
Transference
Obscuring True Intentions
Moving the Goalpost
Chapter 10: Mind Control
What is Mind Control?
Difference Between Mind Control and Brainwashing
The Intended Target
Awareness of Manipulation
The Methods Used
Chapter 11: Mind Control Tactics
Steps to Mind Control
Develop Trust
Destroy the Old Personality
Debilitation
Personality Insertion
Testing Your Control
Methods of Mind Control
Repetition and Reinforcement
Limiting Choices Available
Sleep Deprivation
Emotional Manipulation
Isolation
Chapter 12: Mind Games
What are Mind Games?
Why Use Mind Games?
Examples of Mind Games
Ultimatums
Break Ups
Withholding Attention
Silent Treatment
Chapter 13: Deception
What is Deception?
How People Deceive
Lying
Ambiguity
Omitting Information
Exaggerations
Downplaying
Chapter 14: Brainwashing
Defining Brainwashing
How Brainwashing Occurs
Effects of Brainwashing
Chapter 15: NLP
Defining NLP
Using NLP to Persuade and Influence
Mirroring and Developing Rapport
Swish Patterns
Mirroring and Nodding
Chapter 16: Dark Seduction
What is Dark Seduction?
How to Seduce
Choosing a Target
Sending Mixed Signals
Cause Anxiety
Make Yourself Look Desirable
Sweet Talking
Temptation
Insinuations
Suspense
Make It a Rollercoaster
Stay Persistent, but Not Too Persistent
Why Seduction is Dangerous
Chapter 17: Avoiding Dark Psychology Manipulation Tactics
Recognizing the Signs
Always Defend Your Boundaries
Identifying Motives
Remaining Assertive
Developing a Strong Self-Esteem
Maintaining Close Relationships with Others
Minimize Contact with Suspected Manipulators
Remain Firm in Your Convictions
Recognize Your Worth
Take Advantage of Time
Saying No
Conclusion
Introduction
Chapter 1: What is Subliminal Psychology?
The Unconscious Mind
What is Subliminal Psychology?
Why Does Subliminal Psychology Work?
Chapter 2: History of Subliminal Psychology
The 1920s
The 1950s
The 1970s
1980s-1990s
Recent History
Chapter 3: Examples of Subliminal Psychology
Subliminal Psychology in Music
Subliminal Psychology in Advertisements
Subliminal Psychology in Politics
Subliminal Psychology in Other Contexts
Chapter 4: Why Use Subliminal Psychology?
Power
Advertising
Attraction
Self-Help
Persuasion
Malicious Intent
Chapter 5: Is Subliminal Psychology Bad?
Chapter 6: Subliminal Psychology Key Concepts
Emotions
Needs
Likes
Chapter 7: Uses of Subliminal Psychology
Bettering Relationships
Bettering Sales or Business Production
Bettering Yourself
Bettering Others
Bettering Your Chance at Success
Understanding Persuasion
Understanding Subliminal Psychology to Defend Yourself
Chapter 8: Keeping Subliminal Psychology Ethical
Chapter 9: Subliminal Psychology Tools
Scents
Trends
Colors
Memories
Priming
Chapter 10: Persuasion in Subliminal Psychology
Consistency and commitment
Scarcity
Authority
Social Proof
Reciprocity
Likability
Chapter 11: Understanding the Hierarchy of Needs
Basic Needs
Psychological Needs
Self-Fulfillment Need
Chapter 12: Using Subliminal Body Language
Smiling
Mirroring
Proxemics
Eye Contact
Posture
Deep Voice
Not Talking At All
Touching the Other Person
Chapter 13: Using Subliminal Psychology to Better Yourself
Breaking the Cycle
Hypnosis
Repetitive Affirmations
Chapter 14: Relationships with Subliminal Psychology
Drop Hints Constantly
Encouraging Behaviors
Subliminal Scarcity
Subliminal Seduction
Chapter 15: The Workplace with Subliminal Psychology
Subliminal Ads
Urgency
Dominance in the Workplace
Chapter 16: Parenting with Subliminal Psychology
You Are A Parent, Not A Friend
Routines
The Illusion of Choice
Rewards
Chapter 17: Influence and Persuasion with Subliminal Psychology
Attitude Adjustment
Word Choice
Yes Sets
Covert Anchors
Guilt
Shoot for the Stars, but Aim for the Moon
Chapter 18: Recognizing and Resisting Subliminal Psychology
Awareness
Question Everything
Always Make a Plan and Stick to it!
Sleep on It
Conclusion
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