LYDIA BENECKE - The Psychology of Manipulation - Con Artists, Fraud and Gaslighting (ages 14+)

The Psychology of Manipulation - Con Artists, Fraud and Gaslighting (ages 14+)

Con artists, impostors and smooth talkers are everywhere - their greatest skill is manipulating human emotions. Whoever controls how another person feels can easily steer that person's decisions. The goals of manipulators range from attention and affection to money and status.

Criminal psychologist Lydia Benecke uses real-life case studies to explain the many methods manipulators use to gain power over others. Anyone who thinks they are immune to such tactics is making a serious mistake - one that has already proved fatal for many. Only by understanding the psychological strategies behind manipulation can you consciously protect yourself from falling victim to them.