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Arson

The criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property

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Domestic Violence

A pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner, which can include physical, emotional, psychological, or sexual abuse

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Cult

A group typically characterized by its extreme devotion to a charismatic leader or ideology, often employing manipulative techniques to control members

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Religious Cult

A type of cult that is centered around religious beliefs and practices, often deviating significantly from mainstream religions

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Therapy Cult

A group that uses therapeutic techniques in a manipulative way to control members, often under the guise of self-improvement or healing

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Love Bombing

An attempt to influence a person by demonstrations of attention and affection, often used by cults or manipulative individuals to gain control over someone

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Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP)

A psychological approach that involves analyzing strategies used by successful individuals and applying them to reach a personal goal. It relates to the connection between neurological processes, language, and behavioral patterns

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Sensory Deprivation

The deliberate reduction or removal of stimuli from one or more of the senses, which can be used in interrogation or as a form of psychological manipulation

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Disinhibition

The reduction of restraint in social behavior, often leading to actions that are out of character, which can be influenced by substances, mental states, or group dynamics

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Deindividuation

A psychological state where an individual loses self-awareness and self-restraint, often occurring in group situations that foster anonymity and arousal

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Conformity

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms, which can be influenced by social pressure

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Indoctrination

The process of teaching a person or group to accept a set of beliefs uncritically, often used in the context of cults or extremist groups

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Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or ideas simultaneously

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Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people, where the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome

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Stockholm Syndrome

A psychological response wherein hostages or abuse victims bond with their captors or abusers, sometimes to the point of defending them

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Narcissistic Personality Disorder

A mental condition characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, troubled relationships, and a lack of empathy for others.

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Charisma

A personal quality that gives an individual influence or authority over large numbers of people, often seen in leaders of cults or extremist groups

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Paranoid Personality Disorder

A mental condition characterized by paranoia and a pervasive, long-standing suspiciousness and generalized mistrust of others

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Delusions

Strongly held false beliefs that are resistant to reason or contrary evidence, often seen in various psychological disorders.

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Rapport-Based Interrogation

An interrogation technique that focuses on building a relationship and trust with the suspect to elicit information, rather than using coercion or intimidation

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Halo Effect

A cognitive bias where the perception of one positive trait (such as attractiveness) influences the perception of other traits (such as intelligence or morality).

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Cognitive Bias

Systematic patterns of deviation from norm or rationality in judgment, where individuals create their own "subjective reality" from their perception of the input

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Terrorism

The unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims

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Psychosomatic Symptoms

Physical symptoms that are caused or exacerbated by mental factors such as stress and anxiety

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Object Relations Theory

A psychoanalytic theory that emphasizes relationships, especially the impact of early family interactions on the development of the self and personality