Tag: Psychology

Psychological Profile of This Behaviour (Property Damage After Disputes)

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

This pattern of behaviour — demanding entitlement to an asset and then the asset being vandalised soon after — aligns with psychological traits commonly observed in coercive control, retaliatory aggression, and entitlement-based conflict. Individuals who engage in this pattern typically show high sensitivity to perceived loss, rejection, or humiliation, which triggers a disproportionate emotional reaction. When they… Read More Psychological Profile of This Behaviour (Property Damage After Disputes)

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Why Someone Demands “Half the Car” and Then the Car Gets Vandalised Twice

When an ex-partner insists they are entitled to “half the car,” and soon after the car is keyed, damaged, repaired, and then keyed again within days, that pattern is not a coincidence.In coercive or abusive dynamics, this behaviour is often a form of retaliation, property intimidation, and psychological punishment. Below is the breakdown. 1. Retaliation for Losing Control… Read More Why Someone Demands “Half the Car” and Then the Car Gets Vandalised Twice

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Observed Behaviours / Patterns

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

Example of Observed Behaviours / Patterns Behaviour Description Psychological Impact / Interpretation Threats regarding property and assets Lawyer communicated 65/35 split and potential full property claim if agreement not signed. Activates amygdala fear response, cortisol release, and loss-aversion bias, impairing rational decision-making. Demand to withdraw complaints/restraining orders Explicit request to dismiss prior legal protections. Induces moral conflict and prefrontal cortex… Read More Observed Behaviours / Patterns

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NEUROSCIENCE OF “CONNECTION WITHOUT PROGRESSION”

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. The Dopamine–Oxytocin Trick: Emotional Bonding Without Action When someone checks in, calls, sends photos, or maintains friendly emotional contact, your brain releases: This creates a strong felt connection — even if nothing concrete happens. From their side, those same interactions give them enough emotional stimulation that their brain also feels: Result:Both people feel bonded…but neither brain… Read More NEUROSCIENCE OF “CONNECTION WITHOUT PROGRESSION”

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Neuroscience Comparison Chart

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Trusting Brain vs Manipulative Brain Neural Feature Trusting Brain Manipulative Brain (Dark-Triad Traits) Empathy Circuits (Anterior Insula, ACC) Highly active — can feel others’ emotions easily. Underactive — low resonance with others’ feelings; emotional detachment. Oxytocin Sensitivity Strong — bonding happens quickly; warmth feels natural. Low or strategically used — may mimic bonding to gain… Read More Neuroscience Comparison Chart

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Why Highly Trusting People Are the Way They Are — Neuroscience Perspective

1. Your Brain Is Wired for Warmth, Not Suspicion Many trusting individuals have stronger activity in neural systems associated with: ⭐ Ventromedial Prefrontal Cortex (vmPFC) Responsible for: This creates a natural optimistic bias, making you more likely to assume honesty, kindness, and goodwill. ⭐ Oxytocin System You also tend to produce more oxytocin — the bonding… Read More Why Highly Trusting People Are the Way They Are — Neuroscience Perspective

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Behavioral Choice Pathways: Neuroscience of Deliberate Actions

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Here’s a neuroscience-informed explanation of behavioral choice pathways, specifically in the context of abusive or manipulative behavior. This framework emphasizes that abuse is a deliberate, neurologically reinforced choice rather than a symptom or accident. 1. Key Brain Circuits Involved Brain Region Function in Behavioral Choice Implication for Abuse Prefrontal Cortex (PFC) Executive function, planning, decision-making, inhibition Enables abuser… Read More Behavioral Choice Pathways: Neuroscience of Deliberate Actions

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Medication, Behavior, and Abuse: Choice and Responsibility

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

Here’s a neuroscience-informed explanation addressing the relationship between medication, behavioral regulation, and abusive behavior, framed in terms of choice and accountability. 1. Abuse is a Choice, Not a Symptom 2. Role of Medications 3. Choosing Not to Take Medication 4. Psychological and Legal Implications Scenario Neuroscience Insight Accountability Abuse while on medication Reward circuits still drive pleasure from… Read More Medication, Behavior, and Abuse: Choice and Responsibility

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Abuse: Choice vs Misconception of Mental Illness

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

Here’s a clear, neuroscience- and psychology-informed explanation distinguishing abuse as a deliberate choiceversus the common misconception that abuse is caused by mental illness, stress, or emotional instability. This is suitable for educational, clinical, or legal contexts. Abuse: Choice vs Misconception of Mental Illness Aspect Abuse as a Deliberate Choice Misconception: Caused by Mental Illness / Stress / Instability… Read More Abuse: Choice vs Misconception of Mental Illness

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