"Manipulation" is a term that is often used within the annals of relationship and forensic psychology. It often refers to attempts to control or change a situation or someone else's behavior. I prefer ...

The flickering gaslights in a 1944 film gave birth to what would become one of the most insidious forms of emotional abuse recognized today. In the classic thriller “Gaslight,” Ingrid Bergman portrays ...

Emotional manipulation is a subtle yet powerful form of control that can leave a person feeling confused, guilty and emotionally drained. It often starts with small, seemingly harmless behaviors that ...

These docu-series depict how two of the world’s most nefarious cults managed to amass such a large following—and how they ensured their followings’ demise. The People’s Temple and NXIVM stand as two ...

Editor’s Note: In a previous article, Theo Warner explored how digital literacy programs can build resilience against harmful content online. One promising component is psychological ...

Most people assume they’d recognize a psychopath. That assumption is exactly why psychopath manipulation tactics work so well. Loïc De Marie, from Belgium, was formally diagnosed as a psychopath at ...

A Delaware County woman says she was scammed out of $800,000 after an alarming pop-up window came up on her laptop. The scam turned into months of psychological manipulation. Haverford Township Police ...