Dark Psychology

Max points: 5 Type: Podcast

Explore the concept of dark psychology—how manipulation, mind control, and tactics like isolation, stress, guilt, and mixed truths impact relationships and society. This episode helps listeners recognize manipulation, protect themselves, and find encouragement in healing and resilience.

Channel: Beautiful Minds Wellness Duration: 0:32:27

Questions

1. Which of these was identified as one of the four core tactics of dark psychology?

Isolation from other viewpoints Practicing radical transparency Promoting independent decision-making Encouraging open debate

2. Who does the episode credit with coining the term “brainwashing” while studying POWs who defected during the Korean War?

Ivan Pavlov B. F. Skinner Edward Hunter Sigmund Freud

3. In the historical anecdote from a St. Petersburg lab, what traumatic event changed the dogs' behavior and inspired further research?

Electric shock conditioning trials Exposure to loud noises during experiments Near-drowning during a flood before being rescued Prolonged starvation in cages

4. According to the episode, what is the primary purpose of manipulation in dark psychology?

To improve mutual understanding To gain control, power, and desired outcomes over someone To strengthen community bonds To teach conflict resolution skills

5. What do the hosts say they plan to focus on in a follow-up (part two) to this episode?

The neuroscience of sleep cycles Financial planning to reduce stress Healing and empowerment after manipulation, including trauma bonds Dietary strategies for mental performance

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