Humans learn through development and social experiences how to manipulate other people—and their surroundings. Infants learn what works and what isn’t quite as successful to get their basic needs met, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Narcissists are skilled manipulators hellbent on control. Narcissists are skilled manipulators, often using guilt as a tool to ...

Dark psychology books reveal how manipulation, persuasion, and emotional triggers shape everyday interactions.These books ...

Divorce is never easy, especially when children are involved. For some ex-wives, the dynamics of post-divorce relationships can turn manipulative, with children becoming unwilling pawns in the process ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Navigating relationships is a tricky business, especially when you're up against someone who's mastered the art of manipulation.

This is an adapted excerpt from "Wild Courage" by Jenny Wood, a former Google executive. The book teaches people to use unconventional traits like manipulation and selfishness to get ahead. Wood says ...