The 5 People Who Target Decent People (And Exactly How They Pick You)

I'm going to describe the last person who used you. Not their face — their opening move. You've been told you're too trusting, which puts the problem in your judgement. The research says something stranger: you're being selected before your judgement ever gets a turn, on signals you don't know you're giving off. Five people. How each one picks you, the tell for each, and the specific counter. Nothing here requires you to become cynical. Research referenced: Grayson & Stein (1981) on gait and victim selection · Book et al. on psychopathic traits and accuracy · Regan (1971) on the unrequested favour · Freedman & Fraser (1966) on foot-in-the-door · Ferster & Skinner on variable reinforcement · Freyd on DARVO · Harsey, Zurbriggen & Freyd Which of the five is currently in your life? Tell me in the comments. ⏱ CHAPTERS 00:00 The last person who used you 01:05 What this video gives you 01:25 The 1981 study nobody told them about 03:11 The probe 03:36 1. The Favour-Giver 05:12 2. The Escalator 07:01 3. The Hot and Cold 08:51 4. The Reverser 10:55 5. The Crisis Machine 12:33 What all five counters have in common 13:18 Why they target your best traits 14:03 Back to 1981 14:37 Which one is in your life? #psychology #manipulation #boundaries