reverse psychology
noun
(in nontechnical use) a method of getting another person to do what one wants by pretending not to want it or to want something else or something more.
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The notion that politicians may be using reverse psychology when referencing the vaccine is also familiar to many on the right, albeit inverted from Nolte’s presentation of it.
Where Breitbart’s False Claim That Democrats Want Republicans To Stay Unvaccinated Came From | Kaleigh Rogers | October 1, 2021 | FiveThirtyEightIf you honestly picked line CD, you are extremely cautious and respond best to "reverse psychology."
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