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Yes, but it depends on how negative the person is. If their self-esteem is too low, then there's no need in using reverse psychology on them.

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Can reverse psychology be countered can reverse psychology get a person what he wants?

yes and yes. If you realize that someone is using reverse psychology to get you to act in a certain way, then you can act in another way of your choosing. By the same token, if you use reverse psychology on someone and they don't realize what you are doing, it can get you what you want.


What is double reverse psychology?

it's like telling someone to do something, but making them think that your intention is to do the opposite with reverse psychology, so just to spite you, they do what you told them to do instead of what they think you wanted them to do. it's mind rape


How do you use reverse psychology to get the truth?

You're asking a broad question here because I don't what type of situation you're going through. When you use reverse psychology to get the truth, you're trying to make that person realize that keeping the truth from you is wrong. I think that's what you were trying to ask me, if that person still doesn't say the truth after using it, just walk away if that person is stubborn of telling the truth. You can't solve anything if its hidden. Mac


What is reverse sycology?

"Reverse psychology" is a persuasion technique where someone encourages another person to do the opposite of what is desired, in order to achieve the desired outcome. It involves manipulating the person's behavior by suggesting the opposite of what you want them to do.


Is addiction part of adnormal psychology?

Yes, addiction is a common topic in abnormal psychology. It is considered a psychological disorder characterized by compulsive engagement in a behavior (e.g. drug use, gambling) despite negative consequences. Treatment often involves a combination of therapy and medical interventions.

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Can reverse psychology be countered can reverse psychology get a person what he wants?

yes and yes. If you realize that someone is using reverse psychology to get you to act in a certain way, then you can act in another way of your choosing. By the same token, if you use reverse psychology on someone and they don't realize what you are doing, it can get you what you want.


Do Narcissists tend to use reverse psychology to get what they want out of you?

yes


Why does your boyfriend always use reverse psychology on you?

Because it works! Keep reminding yourself of this when he does it.


What is double reverse psychology?

it's like telling someone to do something, but making them think that your intention is to do the opposite with reverse psychology, so just to spite you, they do what you told them to do instead of what they think you wanted them to do. it's mind rape


How do you use reverse psychology to get the truth?

You're asking a broad question here because I don't what type of situation you're going through. When you use reverse psychology to get the truth, you're trying to make that person realize that keeping the truth from you is wrong. I think that's what you were trying to ask me, if that person still doesn't say the truth after using it, just walk away if that person is stubborn of telling the truth. You can't solve anything if its hidden. Mac


What is reverse sycology?

"Reverse psychology" is a persuasion technique where someone encourages another person to do the opposite of what is desired, in order to achieve the desired outcome. It involves manipulating the person's behavior by suggesting the opposite of what you want them to do.


How do I get phone number with just person's name?

Use a reverse directory.


How does coaching use science?

It might involve psychology. Coaching can use science by knowing the limits of physiology of a person.


How does one use the phone reverse lookup page?

To use the phone reverse lookup one must know the number of the person or business they wish to find. Enter the phone number and the name and address of the corresponding person or business will be pulled up.


How do you reverse a word in python?

You use the .reverse() method.


Is addiction part of adnormal psychology?

Yes, addiction is a common topic in abnormal psychology. It is considered a psychological disorder characterized by compulsive engagement in a behavior (e.g. drug use, gambling) despite negative consequences. Treatment often involves a combination of therapy and medical interventions.


What do people use reverse phone look up for?

People use reverse phone look up to aquire information about a person or business using just the telephone number to search for this information. A person also uses it to look up customer information for the service associated with that specific phone numbered that was looked up.