How is cointelpro related to psychology?

COINTELPRO, or Counter Intelligence Program, was a series of covert and often illegal activities conducted by the FBI to surveil, infiltrate, and disrupt domestic political organizations deemed subversive, particularly during the 1960s and 1970s. From a psychological perspective, COINTELPRO illustrates the use of psychological manipulation, fear, and misinformation as tools to undermine and control groups. By exploiting psychological tactics, such as creating distrust and division within movements, the program aimed to weaken their influence and cohesion. This interplay between state power and psychological strategies highlights the impact of psychological warfare on social movements and individual behavior.