Have you ever met someone who is kind to you on the surface, but behind the scenes they speak ill of you? Have you ever noticed that some people do not hesitate to lie, deceive, and take advantage of others in order to achieve their own goals? Have you ever wondered if there are truly honest, kind, and loyal people in this world? If you've had any of these doubts, then you've probably met a pseudo-human in the world.
Hypocrites are those who are not.
1. People who are hypocritical and untruthful, and who are good at disguise. They could be your relatives, friends, colleagues, or even lovers. They may deliberately hide their true thoughts and feelings for various motives such as profit, status, reputation, affection, etc., in order to cater to the expectations and preferences of others, or to deceive and take advantage of others. They may be conscious or unconscious. They may be occasional or long-term. They can be harmful, or they can be harmless.
But in any case, they are out there, and probably more than you think.
So, why are there pseudo-humans? How do they disguise themselves? And how do we identify and respond to them? From the perspective of psychology, this article will reveal the disguised psychology of human beings, help you recognize the pseudo-people in the world, and protect your own interests and emotions.
Humans are social creatures, and we need to interact and cooperate with others to meet our needs for survival and development. However, relationships between people are not always harmonious and equal, and sometimes there are problems such as conflicts of interest, differences in values, emotional entanglements, etc., which lead to complex and delicate relationships between us and others. In this case, we may choose to disguise ourselves for several reasons:
Acclimatization. We live in a diverse society, and we need to deal with different people and groups, such as family, school, work, community, etc. Everyone and groups have their own rules, expectations, and standards that we need to adhere to and adapt to in order to gain their buy-in and support. If our true thoughts and feelings are not aligned with theirs, or are not accepted, we may choose to hide or change ourselves to avoid conflict and exclusion, or to gain benefits and opportunities. For example, we may show our strengths and abilities during the interview, and hide our shortcomings and shortcomings in order to get hired.
Protect yourself. We all have our own self-esteem and self-image, we want to be respected and appreciated by others, and we also want to maintain our independence and freedom. However, sometimes we encounter people or things that threaten or hurt us, such as criticism, ridicule, bullying, violence, etc. In such cases, we may choose to disguise ourselves in order to protect our self-esteem and self-image, or to escape or resist the control and harm of others. For example, we may show our humility and acceptance when we are criticized, but in our hearts we are dissatisfied and disgusted, so as not to cause more disputes and conflicts.
Express yourself. We all have our own personalities and characteristics, we want to show and develop our potential and creativity, and we also want to seek and achieve our own ideals and goals. However, there are times when we find that our true thoughts and feelings don't align with our roles and identities, or that run counter to our expectations and desires. In this case, we may choose to disguise ourselves in order to express and satisfy our personality and characteristics, or in order to pursue and achieve our ideals and goals. For example, we may appear to be professional and responsible at work, but we are bored and bored in order to maintain our career and income.
Human camouflage psychology has its rationality and necessity, and it is a strategy and means that we adopt in order to adapt to the environment, protect ourselves, and express ourselves. It is not necessarily a bad thing, and sometimes even a good thing, because it helps us to relate better to others, better realize our values, and enjoy our lives better.
Now that we know why there are pseudo-humans, then we can go further, how do pseudo-humans disguise? What methods and techniques do they use to disguise their true thoughts and feelings, to deceive and take advantage of others? According to the research of psychology, we can divide the methods of disguise of pseudo-people into the following:
Verbal camouflage. Verbal camouflage refers to the use of the content, manner and tone of speech by a pseudo-person to disguise his true thoughts and feelings, or to mislead and influence the judgment and behavior of others. There are many ways to disguise speech, such as:
Lie. Lying is the most common method of verbal disguise, and it is also the easiest method to be recognized. Lying is the deliberate saying of things that do not correspond to the facts, or concealing or distorting the truth of the facts in order to achieve one's own ends. For example, some people will say that they did not do something or pass the blame on others in order to avoid responsibility or punishment.
Flattery. Flattery is a more subtle method of verbal disguise, and it is also a more effective method. Flattery is the deliberate expression of praise or compliments to others, or the endorsement or approval of others' views or practices in order to please or please others. For example, in order to make others feel good or have a good impression of them, some people will praise or compliment others in terms of appearance, character, ability, taste, etc.
Hint. Suggestion is a subtle method of verbal disguise, and it is also a more difficult method to detect. Suggestion is the deliberate use of subtle or vague words, or the use of some change in tone or intonation, to implicitly convey one's intentions or information, or to guide or influence the thinking or behavior of others. For example, some people will say something implicitly suggestive or threatening in order to get others to do what they want, or use some change of tone or tone of voice to express their expectations or dissatisfaction.
Behavior camouflage. Behavioral camouflage refers to the fact that a pseudo-person makes some movements, expressions, or gestures to disguise his true thoughts and feelings, or to mislead and influence the judgment and behavior of others. There are also many ways to disguise behavior, such as:
Fake smile. A smirk is the most common method of disguising behavior, and it is also the easiest to detect. A fake smile is a deliberate action or expression of laughter, or the sound of laughter, to indicate one's own happiness or satisfaction, or to make others feel happy or satisfied. For example, some people make laughing gestures or expressions or make laughing noises to avoid attracting attention or displeasure from others in order to hide their unhappiness or dissatisfaction.
Fake crying. Fake crying is a more covert method of behavior camouflage, and it is also a more effective method. Fake crying is a deliberate crying gesture or expression, or making a crying sound, to show one's sadness or dissatisfaction, or to make others feel sad or dissatisfied. For example, some people make crying gestures or expressions or make crying noises to elicit sympathy or forgiveness from others in order to avoid responsibility or punishment.
Make believe. Pretending is a subtle method of disguising behavior, and it is also a more difficult method to detect. Pretending is deliberately making actions or expressions that do not correspond to one's true thoughts and feelings, or deliberately playing a character or identity that does not correspond to one's true persona and identity in order to secretly convey one's intentions or information, or to guide or influence the thinking or behavior of others. For example, some people will make actions or expressions that do not match their true thoughts and feelings in order to make others do what they want, or deliberately play a role or identity that does not match their real role and identity to express their expectations or dissatisfaction.
Hypocrites can disguise themselves in a variety of ways, and they can disguise their true thoughts and feelings through words and actions, or in order to deceive and take advantage of others. So, how do we identify and respond to them? This requires us to have a certain ability to observe and judge, as well as a certain ability to prevent and respond. Here are some suggestions that may be useful:
Observe the details. Although the disguise of the puppet may be elaborate, it often has some flaws and loopholes, and if we look closely, we may find some clues and evidence. For example, we can pay attention to whether their words and actions are consistent, logical, and contradictory or varied. We can pay attention to whether their eyes and expressions are natural, if they match the situation and mood, if they flicker or stiffen.
Verify the information. The disguise of a hypocrisher is often based on some false or incomplete information, and if we can verify and compare this information, it is possible to debunk their lies and deceptions. For example, we can ask them specific or detailed questions to see if they can answer or explain, or if they will hesitate or hesitate. We can ask them for some evidence or proof to see if they can provide or show, or if they will refuse or shirk.
Keep your distance. The disguise of the puppet is often to achieve some bad purpose, and if we are not careful to fall for them, we may suffer some loss or damage. Therefore, when we interact with them, we should keep a certain distance and be vigilant, do not easily believe or accept their words or actions, do not easily give or accept their benefits or advantages, and do not easily express or meet their expectations or requirements.
It is an indisputable fact that there are pseudo-people in the world. We can't be disappointed in humanity because of this fact, and we can't give up on relationships because of this fact. We must use the knowledge and methods of psychology to identify and deal with them, and at the same time, we must treat and influence them with sincerity and kindness. We must believe that only sincerity and kindness can overcome hypocrisy and make our world a better place.
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