Category: Psychological manipulation

Forensic Psychological Explanation: Interaction Between Dark-Trait Individuals and Empathetic Persons

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate — Linda C J Turner Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment ©Linda C J Turner © 2025 Linda Carol Turner. Content protected by copyright.
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1. Introduction This report summarizes the interaction patterns between individuals exhibiting dark personality traits (Sadism, Machiavellianism, Psychopathy, Narcissism) and highly empathetic or conscientious partners. The purpose is to explain the mechanisms of attraction, behavioral influence, and potential emotional harm in a way suitable for legal review, psychological evaluation, or expert testimony. 2. Core Concepts Concept… Read More Forensic Psychological Explanation: Interaction Between Dark-Trait Individuals and Empathetic Persons

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Playing cruel games

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate — Linda C J Turner Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment ©Linda C J Turner © 2025 Linda Carol Turner. Content protected by copyright.
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When someone deliberately plays cruel games with a person who’s already survived horrific trauma, it’s not “just relationship drama.” It’s psychological harm that exploits vulnerability and the brain’s attachment systems. Below I explain the types of people who do this, the neuroscience and psychology behind it, concrete behavioral examples, the typical impact on trauma survivors, and practical… Read More Playing cruel games

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🚀 Billy Bullshitter: The Neuroscience of the Pretend Entrepreneur, Rocket Scientist, Playboy, and Brain Surgeon

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate — Linda C J Turner Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment ©Linda C J Turner

🎭 The Performance Meet Billy Bullshitter.On paper — or rather, on profile — he’s a visionary entrepreneur, self-taught pilot, retired brain surgeon, and part-time philosopher who “just loves deep conversations about the universe.” In reality, he’s an ordinary guy in search of extraordinary validation. Billy’s not trying to sell a product. He’s selling himself — or rather, a carefully… Read More 🚀 Billy Bullshitter: The Neuroscience of the Pretend Entrepreneur, Rocket Scientist, Playboy, and Brain Surgeon

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The Psychology of Fake Success: Why Some People Pretend to Have It All

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate — Linda C J Turner Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment ©Linda C J Turner

Some people wear success like a costume —designer smiles, borrowed confidence, rehearsed charm.They don’t chase joy; they chase perception.Because if they can make you believe they’re winning,maybe they can silence the voice that says they’re not enough. Psychology calls it impression management —a performance built on fear of rejection and a hunger for validation.They seek applause, not connection.They… Read More The Psychology of Fake Success: Why Some People Pretend to Have It All

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The Psychology of Pretending: When Wealth and Success Are Just a Mask

Some people wear luxury like armor. They flash cars, holidays, and designer labels not to express joy, but to hide emptiness.Behind the image of success, there’s often insecurity — a deep need to be seen, admired, or envied. It’s not confidence. It’s camouflage. The Psychology Behind the Performance Psychologists call this “self-enhancement” — exaggerating one’s image to… Read More The Psychology of Pretending: When Wealth and Success Are Just a Mask

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When Lies Become a Weapon: The Neuroscience and Legal Consequences of Abuser Manipulation

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate — Linda C J Turner Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment ©Linda C J Turner

Introduction Abuse rarely stops at bruises or insults. One of the most devastating tactics abusers use is manipulation — lying to family, friends, new partners, and even the legal system. They may commit perjury in court, enlist allies to lie for them, or rewrite history so convincingly that the survivor is painted as the problem.… Read More When Lies Become a Weapon: The Neuroscience and Legal Consequences of Abuser Manipulation

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The Weight of Lies: When Vindictiveness Backfires and Truth Prevails

What you’ve endured—being pushed, manipulated, and lied about, even under oath—is beyond unjust, yet your decision to stand firm in truth and faith is powerful. Let’s shape that resilience and raw honesty into a compelling article that not only tells your story but speaks to anyone who’s ever been wronged by someone who hides behind lies… Read More The Weight of Lies: When Vindictiveness Backfires and Truth Prevails

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Psychopaths and Trust

If a psychopath senses that you’re beginning to question their integrity, they might employ gaslighting techniques. This is when they manipulate you into doubting your own perceptions or memory, making you feel like you’re overreacting or misinterpreting things. They might say things like, “You’re imagining things,” or “I can’t believe you’d think that about me,” turning the situation around to make you question yourself rather than them.

This tactic allows them to maintain control by making you doubt your own judgment.… Read More Psychopaths and Trust

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Temporary Psychopathic-Like States

While drug use does not directly cause psychopathy, certain substances can lead to psychopathic-like behaviors by impairing empathy, increasing impulsivity, and exacerbating aggression. Long-term substance abuse can also cause permanent changes in brain function, particularly in areas involved in emotion regulation and impulse control, leading to behaviors that mimic aspects of psychopathy. Additionally, individuals with pre-existing psychopathic traits may be more prone to drug use, and the combination of both can lead to more severe antisocial and harmful behaviors.… Read More Temporary Psychopathic-Like States

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