reverse psychology

07:33 Jan 26, 2006
English to Malay translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Psychology
English term or phrase: reverse psychology
what is the exact translation for this term?
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5psikologi songsang
Hisyam Muhammad
5psikologi songsang
siti_zahari (X)
3psikologi terbalik
Hikmat Gumilar


  

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psikologi songsang


Explanation:
usually to motivate other person..

Hisyam Muhammad
Malaysia
Local time: 21:20
Native speaker of: Native in MalayMalay, Native in EnglishEnglish
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psikologi terbalik


Explanation:
malay-indo version

Hikmat Gumilar
Indonesia
Local time: 20:20
Native speaker of: Native in IndonesianIndonesian, Native in SundaneseSundanese
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psikologi songsang


Explanation:
The word 'psikologi songsang' to refer to reverse psychology can be found in Malay articles on the web.

Example sentence(s):
  • Selain itu terdapat pelajar yang boleh dipengaruhi dengan mengenakan teknik psikologi songsang atau reverse psychology.

    Reference: http://www.tutor.com.my/tutor/dunia.asp?dt=1022&pg=ka_01.htm...
siti_zahari (X)
United Kingdom
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