"Critical thinking safeguards us against manipulation," explains psychologist José Martín del Pliego. "It empowers us to ...

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 ...

Even in the healthiest of relationships, conflicts are bound to arise. But how you deal with them speaks volumes about the strength of your bond. Passive-aggressive phrases like “I guess I’ll just do ...

Former Russian 'sexpionage' trainee Aliia Roza warns Silicon Valley about romance-based espionage targeting tech workers, ...

Read this if you regularly hear statements like "I wish I had a partner who cooks" or "some people would be thrilled to have ...

Recent research has analyzed the benefits of manipulation in hopes of teasing out the differences between “harmless” manipulation and “harmful” manipulation. Most social interactions involve some form ...

The most dangerous relationship problems often begin with behaviors so subtle they’re easy to dismiss. Emotional manipulation—a form of control that leaves you questioning your own feelings and ...

Market manipulation is everywhere and yet nowhere to be seen. It is an invisible threat affecting crypto and traditional markets, leaving ordinary traders counting the costs. Sometimes, manipulation ...

Divorce is never easy, especially when children are involved. For some ex-wives, the dynamics of post-divorce relationships can turn manipulative, with children becoming unwilling pawns in the process ...

“Canst thou not minister to a mind diseased,” Macbeth prayed. “Pluck from the memory a rooted sorrow /Raze out the written ...

Some of TV’s most unforgettable characters are the ones who know how to manipulate those around them. Whether through charm, deception, or psychological games, they pull the strings and stay a step ...