manipulative /(?)/
ma·nip·u·la·tive
manipulative
a.
- Of or pertaining to manipulation; performed by manipulation.
- Prone to attempt to influence others by devious or subtle psychological means, in order to induce them to do what one wants.
manipulative
n.
- Any object given to children to encourage them to learn by manipulating physical objects; applied especially to solid objects of varying geometrical shape that can be fit together to form larger aggregates. (Education)