Deception/lying: to limit relationship harm

Mind games: struggle for relationship superiority

Superiority complex: defense for feeling inferior

Naivete: favors moral idealism over pragmatism

Insecure attachment: desperate to hold onto relationships

Manipulation: exploiting for personal gain

Confidence trick: using trust to defraud

Psychotherapy issues: unintended treatment problems

Political spin: political propaganda tactic

Reality distortion field: Steve Jobs' particular ability to convince others of virtually anything

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