Reverse Psychology

What is Reverse Psychology?

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a technique of convincing a person that they will not succeed in hopes that it will spur them to succeed; a technique employing pessimism in order to effect a positive outcome

the man used reverse psychology to motivate the girl to better her life

See psychology, therapy, motivation
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