Dark Psychology and Manipulation. Attack and Defend

Dark psychology includes techniques aimed at destructive effects on a person’s personality.

James Scott, a lecturer at the University of Chicago, gathered a variety of manipulation methods such as deception, gaslighting, and Machiavellianism. In his work, he provides real-life examples and scientific data, and also demonstrates how dark psychology is used in different spheres, including personal relationships, corporate intrigues, and political games. Special attention is given to methods of countering manipulation, protection from aggressive influences, and maintaining psychological resilience.

The book includes:

– 77 methods of dark psychology and ways to protect against them;

– techniques of influence and persuasion;

– tools for developing critical thinking;

– examples, schemes, and case studies;

– signs of lies and methods to identify them.