5 Psychology Tricks That Will Make You Dangerous
Boost your understanding of human behavior with the book The Like Switch: An Ex-FBI Agent’s Guide to Influencing, Attracting, and Winning People Over.Silence can be incredibly unsettling, especially in high-pressure situations.
After asking a difficult question or making a bold statement, resist the urge to fill the silence. This forces the other person to process what you’ve said and often compels them to reveal more information than they intended.For mastering the art of communication, Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High is an excellent resource.This psychological trick involves asking for a small favor before requesting something bigger.
Once someone agrees to the initial, easier task, they’re more likely to comply with a larger request later.For example, if you want someone to help you move, start by asking them to hold a few boxes for you.
Once they’ve agreed to the smaller favor, they’ll feel more inclined to say yes when you ask for greater assistance.Learn more about persuasion techniques in Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, a must-read for anyone looking to enhance their social skills.The Ben Franklin Effect is a psychological phenomenon where people like you more after doing you a favor.
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