1.   And as one Irish diplomat observed, he and his British counterparts have to use reverse psychology.

2.   Boy George says John may be using reverse psychology.

3.   But MLS hopes a bit of reverse psychology will turn at least one of those negatives into a positive.

4.   But one big media company is undertaking just such an exercise in reverse psychology, with apparent success so far.

5.   Center Shawn Bradley even thought about using reverse psychology on the referees.

6.   Eagles defensive coordinator Jimmy Johnson figures the key is to slow the passing game, a reverse psychology of sorts.

7.   For years, the Yankees were infamous for using reverse psychology, inadvertently importing far too many sensitive souls.

8.   In a show of reverse psychology, Lakers forward Rick Fox said the Sixers are trying to complete their own sweep.

9.   In public, he tried the reverse psychology of all but conceding to Baltimore, defiance dripping from every word.

10.   One big media company, though, is undertaking just such an exercise in reverse psychology, with apparent success so far.