There are many types of manipulation.
Experts dug deep into the tactics, behaviors, and techniques manipulative people use to get their way.
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Some types of manipulation are actually consideredprosocial behaviors1that is, we do them for other peoples benefit.
And if youve been the victim of manipulation, you likely want to keep it from happening again.
What are the most common types of manipulation?
licensed clinical psychologist specializing in trauma and relationships
What kind of person manipulates others?
At the heart of their manipulative endeavors, I typically find significant feelings of unworthiness and shame.
They resort to manipulation rather than risking vulnerability.
At the heart of their manipulative endeavors, I typically find significant feelings of unworthiness and shame.
What are the tactics of manipulation?
Lying
Yes, lying is a manipulation tacticand perhaps the most commonly used one of all.
Its when someone offers a response or explanation thats not true, Amorosi says.
Silent treatment
The silent treatment is, in fact, a manipulation tactic.
Minimizing
When minimizing, a manipulator might make someone feel overdramatic (i.e.
licensed clinical psychologist specializing in trauma and relationships
Devaluation
Devaluation involves breaking down someones self-esteem so a manipulator can better control their behavior, Amorosi says.
Resource dangling
Dangling resources (like money, access to relationships, a promotion, etc.)
can be a form of manipulative behavior that happens often in parent- and adult-child relationships, Dr. Joyriel says.
And a reminder: everyone engages in manipulation sometimes.
Any of these might lead to adopting manipulative behavior.
Manipulative tactics may leave you feeling fear of retaliation or excessive fear when following your intuition.
You may also feel excessive adoration and affection, she says.
They likely derive feelings of power and even entertainment from it.
This all makes it harder to doubt them, and even easier for them to manipulate people.
First, if the manipulator youre dealing with feels largely safe (i.e.
Its very possible they dont realize their behavior is harmful to you.
This allows you to remain grounded in yourself.
For example, when do you notice the person manipulating you?
How does it affect you?
What do you need them to do differently in the future?
And prepare yourself for how the other person might respond.
Engage as little as possible in their attempts to coax you into manipulation.
Adcock, S. J., Nelson-Gray, R. O., & Richter, S. (2021).
Manipulation tactics of patients with neurotic disorders in everyday life and during therapy.
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