In the minds of most of us, the word manipulation often causes negative emotions.
Many might say: manipulation in communication is deception, lies, submission of knowingly false information.
But this concept is much broader. Let’s try to understand: is it good or bad?
That there is manipulation in communication?
This is the impact of technology on the unconscious part of the human psyche for the purpose of obtaining the benefits of achieving the goal. We can say that it is the desire of the manipulator to control another person (thoughts, actions), without his knowledge.
Manipulation techniques used in communication
Here is a rough classification:
manipulation in business (interaction partners for the purpose of entering into the contract)
manipulation in the team
manipulation in the family (whether spouses or relatives),
manipulation in education («parent-child»),
manipulation in the media (imposing opinions through Newspapers, television),
manipulation in public life (politics).
Every once in his life manipulated in dealing with people, with the aim of obtaining some benefit, whether it be parents, lover, colleagues or friends. People in communicating with people sticking to its specific purpose (not always selfish).