ΨPhilosophy/PsychologyReferenced in 3 episodes

Reverse psychology

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A persuasion technique involving advocating the opposite of what one actually wants, in order to provoke the desired response.

All 3 Appearances

Reverse psychology appears across 3 episodes of Frasier.

Frasier Crane's Day Off

Season 1 · Episode 23 · S01E23

“Frasier, this pathetic attempt at reverse psychology is beneath you.”
— Niles

Sleeping With The Enemy

Season 3 · Episode 6 · S03E06

“Dad, that was brilliant, using reverse psychology!”
— Frasier

The Love You Fake

Season 9 · Episode 20 · S09E20

“Good idea. Reverse psychology!”
— Daphne

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“I should warn you that while Frasier is a Freudian, I am a Jungian. So there'll be no blaming Mother today.”

“I should warn you that while Frasier is a Freudian, I am a Jungian. So there'll be no blaming Mother today.”