What Is Dark Psychology?

While psychology is the study of human behavior and it is central in our thoughts, actions, and interactions, the term dark psychology is the phenomenon by which people use tactics of motivation, persuasion, manipulation, and coercion to get what they want.

Why do people use dark psychology?

Due to a lack of emotionality and ability to feel remorse they use dark tactics to build a superficial relationship and then take advantage of people. Attorneys – Some attorneys focus so intently on winning their case that they resort to using dark persuasion tactics to get the outcome they want.

Can dark psychology be used for good?

Dark psychology in social context is made of strategies, procedures and techniques to manage and influence individuals to make them do what's beneficial for the person using it, but bad for his targets.