MANI
PULATION
Big 5
Manipulation Tactics in Big 5
100
What type of manipulation involves using arguments or logic?

Reason

100

"Oh come on! It'll be fun!" is an example of

Pleasure induction 

100

An individual with this personality trait is talkative, assertive and emotionally expressive. 

Extraversion 

100

Manipulators who score high in (          ) tend to use coercion and responsibility invocation. 

Extraversion 

200

Using harm as a tactic 

Hardball

200

This type of manipulator does well in sales; they respond well to projects and activities that invite their engagement. 

Charm

200

An individual with this personality trait shows signs of trust, altruism, kindness, and affection. 

Agreeableness 

200

Manipulators who score high in (          ) tend to use pleasure induction and reason. 

Agreeableness

300

Using money to manipulate someone 

Monetary award

300

A tactic of emotional manipulation. The manipulator humiliates themselves in hopes to get what they want from someone. 

Self abasement 

300

A trait that includes high levels of thoughtfulness, good impulse control, and goal-directed behaviors

conscientiousness

300

A manipulator who scores high in this area is more likely to choose reason.

Conscientiousness 

400

"Oh.. but you promised!!!" is an example of 

Responsibility indication 

400

**Using this type of theory to convince you to take action. For example, "She's better than you" or "the celebrity in this magazine is on this diet.. you should do it too"



Social comparison 

400

Creativity plays a big part in this type of personality trait. 

Open ness

400

Someone who thinks (           ) will tend to use unlawful tactics and monetary rewards. 

Impulsive (Criminally) 
500

A popular manipulation tactic from a passive aggressive individual

Silent treatment

500

"Acting like a child" to get what you want

Regression 

500

Individuals who exhibit high levels of (             ) will tend to experience mood swings, anxiety and irritability.

Neuroticism

500

Manipulators who score high in (          ) tend to use reason, pleasure induction and responsibility invocation. 

Openness