Understanding Manipulative Tactics

What is the primary focus of the video regarding manipulative tactics?

• Financial manipulation

• Subtle cues and psychological manipulation

• Overt threats and coercion

• Physical intimidation

How do manipulators use scotoma to their advantage?

• By providing excessive information

• By exploiting the tendency to overlook certain information

• By using physical force

• By offering financial incentives

What is a key element of balance theory in manipulation?

• Using financial incentives

• Leveraging positive relationships

• Applying physical force

• Creating negative relationships

What is the main goal of a smear campaign?

• To improve someone's reputation

• To damage someone's reputation

• To provide financial support

• To offer emotional support

How do manipulators use self-disclosure to gain information?

• By sharing fake or unnecessary personal details

• By using physical force

• By offering financial incentives

• By sharing genuine personal details

What is the purpose of manipulative moralizing?

• To offer emotional support

• To provide financial advice

• To make someone feel guilty for not meeting certain moral standards

• To encourage independent thinking

What tactic involves making someone feel sorry for the manipulator?

• Pity plays

• Balance theory

• Scotoma

• Smear campaigns

What is a common outcome of manipulative moralizing?

• Increased self-esteem

• Financial gain

• Physical harm

• Feeling judged and not good enough

What is a potential risk of pity plays?

• Gaining too much sympathy

• Making someone look bad unfairly

• Losing financial support

• Gaining too much power

What is a key defense against manipulation tactics?

• Using physical force

• Offering financial incentives

• Setting healthy boundaries and open communication

• Ignoring the manipulator