Interpersonal Exploitation Pattern

An Interpersonal Exploitation Pattern is a behavioral pattern that systematically leverages power differentials, psychological vulnerabilities, or trust relationships to extract resources, compliance, or gratification from target individuals.

• AKA: Exploitative Relationship Pattern, Predatory Interpersonal Pattern, Parasitic Behavioral Pattern, Interpersonal Victimization Pattern.
• Context:
  • It can typically manifest through Manipulation Tactics targeting psychological weaknesses.
  • It can typically establish Asymmetric Power Dynamics favoring exploiter interests.
  • It can typically involve Progressive Boundary Violations normalizing inappropriate behavior.
  • It can typically create Dependency Relationships limiting victim autonomy.
  • It can typically employ Deception Strategies concealing true intentions.
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  • It can often utilize Intermittent Reinforcement Schedules maintaining victim engagement.
  • It can often exploit Social Norms preventing victim disclosure.
  • It can often target Vulnerable Populations with limited resources.
  • It can often involve Multiple Exploitation Domains simultaneously.
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  • It can range from being a Subtle Interpersonal Exploitation Pattern to being a Blatant Interpersonal Exploitation Pattern, depending on its visibility level.
  • It can range from being a Short-Term Interpersonal Exploitation Pattern to being a Long-Term Interpersonal Exploitation Pattern, depending on its temporal duration.
  • It can range from being a Single-Target Interpersonal Exploitation Pattern to being a Multiple-Target Interpersonal Exploitation Pattern, depending on its victim scope.
  • It can range from being a Opportunistic Interpersonal Exploitation Pattern to being a Systematic Interpersonal Exploitation Pattern, depending on its planning level.
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  • It can underlie Financial Abuse extracting economic resources.
  • It can enable Sexual Exploitation through coercive tactics.
  • It can facilitate Labor Exploitation via dependency creation.
  • It can support Emotional Vampirism draining psychological resources.
  • It can perpetuate Intergenerational Trauma through learned patterns.
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• Example(s):
  • Intimate Interpersonal Exploitation Patterns, such as:
    • Domestic Violence Interpersonal Exploitation Pattern in abusive relationships.
    • Romance Scam Interpersonal Exploitation Pattern targeting lonely individuals.
    • Sexual Trafficking Interpersonal Exploitation Pattern exploiting vulnerable persons.
  • Institutional Interpersonal Exploitation Patterns, such as:
    • Cult Leader Interpersonal Exploitation Pattern controlling followers.
    • Predatory Lending Interpersonal Exploitation Pattern targeting desperate borrowers.
    • Academic Exploitation Interpersonal Exploitation Pattern of graduate students.
  • Psychological Interpersonal Exploitation Patterns, such as:
    • Callous-Manipulative Trait enabling emotional exploitation.
    • Dark Triad combining multiple exploitation traits.
    • Machiavellianism for strategic manipulation.
  • Specific Interpersonal Exploitation Patterns, such as:
    • Child Sexual Abuse Process targeting minor victims.
    • Coercive Control Tactic dominating intimate partners.
    • Love Bombing Behavior creating emotional dependency.
    • Social Isolation Tactic removing support systems.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Mutual Benefit Pattern, which creates reciprocal value without exploitation element.
  • Mentorship Pattern, which develops protégé potential without resource extraction.
  • Collaborative Pattern, which shares benefits without power imbalance.
  • Service Pattern, which provides genuine assistance without hidden agenda.
• See: Callous-Manipulative Trait, Coercive Control Tactic, Child Sexual Abuse Process, Love Bombing Behavior, Social Isolation Tactic, Dark Triad, Predatory Behavior, Power Imbalance, Victimization Process, Exploitation Theory.

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