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Self-Hate In Scam Victims And Its Impact From Psychological Trauma – 2024
Self-Hate in Scam Victims and Its Impact from Psychological Trauma Principal Category: Scam Victim Recovery Psychology Authors: • Vianey Gonzalez B.Sc(Psych) – Licensed Psychologist, Specialty in Crime Victim Trauma Therapy, Neuropsychologist, Certified Deception Professional, Psychology Advisory Panel & Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. • Read More ...
Self-Hate Self-Assessment Test For Scam Victims – v2
[raw] Self-Hate Self-Assessment Test For Scam Victims · 25 Questions across 5 Sections Your Privacy Is Protected We never see your identity Your responses are processed in your browser and your email. Only you see any identifying information about you. De-identified data supports research With your permission and your identity Read More ...
How Scammers Hijack and Manipulate the Brain’s Construction of Self – 2024
How Scammers Hijack and Manipulate the Brain's Construction of Self The Mechanics of Brain Manipulation and Control of a Person's 'Self' Principal Category: Psychology of Scams Author: • Tim McGuinness, Ph.D. - Anthropologist, Scientist, Polymath, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Read More ...
Fear and Anxiety Induction Manipulation Technique – 2024
Fear and Anxiety Induction Manipulation Technique Principal Category: Persuasion Manipulation & Control Author: • Tim McGuinness, Ph.D. – Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc.* The Fear and Anxiety Induction manipulation technique involves creating scenarios that evoke strong emotions of Read More ...
Cognitive Bias: Egocentric Bias – 2024
Cognitive Bias: Egocentric Bias Principal Category: Cognitive Biases Author: • Tim McGuinness, Ph.D. – Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc.* Egocentric bias is a cognitive distortion where individuals overestimate the relevance of their own thoughts and experiences, which can Read More ...
Grief Cycle Self-Assessment Test For Scam Victims – v2
[raw] Grief Cycle Self-Assessment Test For Scam Victims · 14 Questions Your Privacy Is Protected We never see your identity Your responses are processed in your browser and your email. Only you see any identifying information about you. De-identified data supports research With your permission and your identity removed, your Read More ...
Cognitive Biases Self-Assessment Test For Scam Victims – v2
[raw] Cognitive Biases Self-Assessment Test For Scam Victims · 12 Questions · Top 12 Cognitive Biases Your Privacy Is Protected We never see your identity Your responses are processed in your browser and your email. Only you see any identifying information about you. De-identified data supports research With your permission Read More ...
Relationship Scam Self-Assessment Test For Scam Victims – v3
[raw] Relationship Scam Self-Assessment Test Relationship Scam Self-Assessment Test Are You In A Scam? · 20 Questions Your Privacy Is Protected We never see your identity Your responses are processed in your browser and your email. Only you see any identifying information about you. De-identified data supports research With your Read More ...
