This is a technique I first heard about in a cartoon series called The Simpsons. It was a scene where Homer used and applied reverse psychology to Bart.
This reverse psychology technique is interesting because it seems to work, but like all things when it comes to people, its effectiveness depends on the context in which we apply it and, above all, the personality of the person to whom it is applied. Let's see the following:
Really: What is reverse psychology? It consists of inducing the person to do the opposite of what they're actually told, using their desire to contradict or demonstrate their independence in decisions. In short, it's like saying, "Don't do such and such a thing," with the true intention of actually doing it.
This simply works because, by nature, human beings tend toward natural rebellion. Children, especially, or people with a strong character, generally tend to do the opposite of what they're told. It also works because it reinforces the autonomy of decisions, reinforcing the sense of freedom in the decision they've made. We'll continue with this topic in the next post; there's still a lot to talk about and, above all, to learn.
