The Basics Guide

Tag: Interpersonal Dynamics

  • Not All Kindness Is Nice

    True kindness prioritizes care and moral clarity, even when uncomfortable. Niceness prioritizes social ease and appearance. When kindness is mistaken for aggression and niceness for virtue, moral depth is lost. Real care often includes discomfort, confrontation, and truth—not just softness and harmony.

  • Good Cop/Bad Cop

    Good Cop/Bad Cop

    The ‘Good Cop/Bad Cop’ approach, initially a law enforcement strategy, involves two contrasting personas to strategically influence outcomes. Its adoption in various professional contexts underlines its psychological basis and the critical role of ethical consideration in its application.

  • DARVO

    DARVO

    Originating in the 1990s from Dr. Jennifer J. Freyd’s studies, DARVO encapsulates a sequence: Deny, Attack, and Reverse Victim and Offender. This framework describes how those facing accusations often evade responsibility, challenge their accusers, and recast themselves as the wronged party.