Here are 6 dark psychology tricks to watch out for. There are many different types of manipulation techniques and they are often used for persuasion, deception, and control. If you've ever felt like someone was trying to control you, then you've experienced the effects of dark psychology tactics, or the manipulation of human behavior to get a desired result. In this podcast, we go over what psychological and emotional manipulation techniques are and how they work; how you can recognize them in everyday life; and how you can avoid falling victim to these kinds of tactics yourself! We highlight some of the most common manipulation tactics that narcissists, psychopaths, and sociopaths use on their victims, particularly in close relationships. But they are also frequently employed by companies, organization, politicians and mass media. Now, that’s not to suggest that you should get caught in the trap of always thinking about how you could be manipulated, but it’s important to be aware.