WONDER #2069: How Does Reverse Psychology Work?

Question 1 of 3

Reverse psychology involves getting someone to do something you want by suggesting they do what?

1. what you want
2. the opposite
3. think about it
4. go shopping

Question 2 of 3

Reverse psychology is explained by which psychological theory?

1. reactance
2. Freudian
3. impractical
4. lexicon

Question 3 of 3

Reverse psychology is least likely to work on people who are what?

1. irritable
2. emotional
3. stubborn
4. thoughtful

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