Brainwashing
Brainwashing
Brainwashing (/ˈbreɪnwɔːʃɪŋ/), also known as mind control, is a theoretical indoctrination process which results in an individual that is responsive to new behaviors, thoughts, or beliefs. The term is often associated with cults, propaganda, and psychological manipulation.
Etymology
The term "brainwashing" was first used in English by journalist Edward Hunter in 1950 to describe how the Chinese government appeared to make people cooperate with them. It is a translation of the Chinese term xǐ nǎo (洗脑), literally meaning "to wash the brain".
Process
Brainwashing is said to reduce its subject’s ability to think critically or independently, to allow the introduction of new, unwanted thoughts and ideas into the subject’s mind, as well as to change his or her attitudes, values, and beliefs.
Techniques
Commonly used techniques in brainwashing include indoctrination, persuasion, denial of privacy, isolation, sleep deprivation, and hypnosis.
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See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Brainwashing
- Wikipedia's article - Brainwashing
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