REVERSE PSYCHOLOGY 12G

What does reverse psychology mean?

• Telling someone directly what to do

• Using rewards to encourage behavior

• Telling someone not to do something so they will do it 

• Ignoring someone until they change behavior

Why do people use Reverse Psychology?

• To confuse others

• To make someone do the opposite of what is said

• To show they are angry

• To punish someone

Reverse psychology always works on everyone. True or False?

• True

• False

Who might Reverse Psychology work best on?

• Children

• Teenager

• Adults

• Old people

Reverse psychology is most effective on:

• People who love rules

• People who are obedient

• People who are rebellious

• People who always agree

Which of the following is an example of reverse psychology?

• Please eat your vegetables.

• I bet you can’t clean your room by yourself

• If you behave, you’ll get a candy.

• You’re grounded if you don’t do your homework

Which of the following is an example of reverse psychology?

• A parent tells their child, “If you don’t eat your vegetables, you won’t get dessert.”

• A coach says, “You’re probably not ready to lead the team yet, but maybe next year.”

• A teacher tells a student, “You must finish all your homework before playing video games.”

• friend warns, “If you go to that party, you’ll regret it.”

Which character is using reverse psychology?

• Din says, “You should try skydiving. It’s super safe."

• Aiman says, “I really don’t think you’re the type who’d enjoy doing something exciting like skydiving.”

• Ameer says, “If you want to feel alive, you have to skydive.”

• Ajwad says, “Skydiving isn’t for scared people, so maybe it’s not for you.”