Tag: Interpersonal Relationships

  • Gaslighting

    Gaslighting

    Gaslighting, a deliberate form of manipulation, leads individuals to doubt their own perceptions and memory, often causing significant psychological distress. It occurs in various contexts, from personal relationships to societal interactions, characterized by its gradual, deceptive nature and resulting in emotional and cognitive impacts on the victim.

  • Groupthink

    Groupthink

    Groupthink is a psychological dynamic in groups where the desire for harmony leads to poor decision-making, characterized by suppressed dissent and inadequate evaluation of alternatives and risks.

  • Dark Tetrad

    Dark Tetrad

    The Dark Tetrad refers to four malevolent personality traits—Machiavellianism, Narcissism, Psychopathy, and Sadism. Historically grounded and individually unique, they collectively spotlight behaviors marked by a disregard for others.

  • 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.