Psychological operations, or psyop, are planned campaigns using propaganda, misinformation, or psychological tactics to influence emotions, motives, and behavior. Governments and military forces employ them to shape perceptions, demoralize adversaries, or sway public opinion. Benefits include achieving strategic objectives without direct force, controlling narratives, and destabilizing opposition groups or populations.
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