https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reactance_(psychology)
In psychology, reactance is an unpleasant motivational reaction to offers, persons, rules, regulations, advice, recommendations, information, nudges, and messages that are perceived to threaten or eliminate specific behavioral freedoms. Reactance occurs when an individual feels that an agent is attempting to limit one’s choice of response and/or range of alternatives.
Use it for evil.
Say “You should just stay in bed all day.” to someone like this.
Won’t work if they realize you’re trying reverse psychology on them though
What if they know that I know that they think I am trying reverse psychology? Hmm?