From The Jedi Academy:
Star Wars and Conflict Resolution Blog
Jedi and Sith Approaches to Conflict
What does neurochemistry tell us about midi-chlorians?
Tricking the Jedi Mind: Unconscious Biases in Conflict
How could someone as smart as Anakin be so easily swayed by Palpatine? Part of the answer is Palpatine’s ability to manipulate Anakin’s unconscious biases.