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In sheep's clothing : understanding and dealing with manipulative people / George K. Simon, Jr.

By: Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publication details: Marion, MI : Parkhurst Brothers, 2016.Description: 172 pages ; 20 cm.ISBN:
  • 9781935166306
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • BF632.5 .S56 2016
Contents:
pt. 1. Understanding manipulative personalities — Introduction : covert aggression : the heart of manipulation — 1. Aggressive and covert-aggressive personalities — 2. The determination to win — 3. The unbridled quest for power — 4. The penchant for deception and seduction — 5. Fighting dirty — 6. The impaired conscience — 7. Abusive, manipulative relationships — 6. The manipulative child — pt. 2. Dealing effectively with manipulative people — 9. Recognizing the tactics of manipulation and control — 10. Redefining the terms of engagement — Epilogue : undisciplined aggression in a permissive society.
Summary: Dr. George Simon knows how people push your buttons. Your children--especially teens--are expert at it, as is your mate. A co-worker may quietly undermine your efforts while professing to be helpful, or your boss may prey on your weaknesses. Manipulative people have two goals: to win and to look good doing it. Often those they abuse are only vaguely aware of what is happening to them. In this eye-opening book, you'll also discover... 4 reasons why victims have a hard time leaving abusive relationships; Power tactics manipulators use to push their own agendas and justify their behavior; Ways to redefine the rules of engagement between you and an abuser; How to spot potential weaknesses in your character that can set you up for manipulation; 12 tools for personal empowerment to help you maintain greater strength in all relationships.
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Recommended bibliography book TBS Barcelona Libre acceso BF632.5 SIM (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available B01907

Includes bibliographical references (p. 121-122).

pt. 1. Understanding manipulative personalities — Introduction : covert aggression : the heart of manipulation — 1. Aggressive and covert-aggressive personalities — 2. The determination to win — 3. The unbridled quest for power — 4. The penchant for deception and seduction — 5. Fighting dirty — 6. The impaired conscience — 7. Abusive, manipulative relationships — 6. The manipulative child — pt. 2. Dealing effectively with manipulative people — 9. Recognizing the tactics of manipulation and control — 10. Redefining the terms of engagement — Epilogue : undisciplined aggression in a permissive society.

Dr. George Simon knows how people push your buttons. Your children--especially teens--are expert at it, as is your mate. A co-worker may quietly undermine your efforts while professing to be helpful, or your boss may prey on your weaknesses. Manipulative people have two goals: to win and to look good doing it. Often those they abuse are only vaguely aware of what is happening to them. In this eye-opening book, you'll also discover...
4 reasons why victims have a hard time leaving abusive relationships; Power tactics manipulators use to push their own agendas and justify their behavior; Ways to redefine the rules of engagement between you and an abuser; How to spot potential weaknesses in your character that can set you up for manipulation; 12 tools for personal empowerment to help you maintain greater strength in all relationships.

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