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Ad Misericordiam: The Dark Psychology of Pity

By Mohammed looti / / 1 min read
Scientifically Reviewed · Dr. Marwa Abd-Alazim · August 24, 2026
Medically & Scientifically Reviewed Verified: August 24, 2026
Dr. Marwa Abd-Alazim PhD in Psychology
Faculty Member • University of Kerbala
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Ad Misericordiam: The Dark Psychology of Pity
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designating a kind of casual misconception or a coaxing technique where support for the facts of a disagreement are grounded in an appeal to compassion or understanding.

AD MISERICORDIAM: “Defense strategies often employ the use of ad misericordiam tactics, especially when a jury is involved.”
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About the Author: Mohammed looti

An academic and researcher specialized in educational psychology and a faculty member at the University of Kerbala. He holds a PhD in his field, and his research interests center on positive psychology, the development of psychological scales, and cognitive emotion regulation. Dr. Looti is distinguished by his contemporary research approach, focusing on the psychological effects of modern technology and artificial intelligence on mental health and identity formation among young people. His scholarly contributions also extend to studying the dynamics of family communication and its role in building self-efficacy and leadership skills, in addition to his research on mindfulness programs and psychological recovery — making him an active researcher enriching the field of educational and applied psychology.

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looti, M. (2026, August 24). Ad Misericordiam: The Dark Psychology of Pity. Encyclopedia of psychology. https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/ad-misericordiam/
looti, Mohammed. “Ad Misericordiam: The Dark Psychology of Pity.” Encyclopedia of psychology, 24 August 2026, https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/ad-misericordiam/.
looti, Mohammed. “Ad Misericordiam: The Dark Psychology of Pity.” Encyclopedia of psychology. August 24, 2026. https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/ad-misericordiam/.

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