Greetings One and All,

Here is a pdf. link to a rather lengthy but very decent scholarly accounting of how the mind can be manipulated and should cover in depth and detail answers to your question.

[link to www.emhdf.com]

Also of notable worth in reading is the book Propaganda by Edward Bernays...

[link to free-ebooks-spot.blogspot.com]

Much to chew on!

Happy Hunting OP.