India, Sept. 5 -- Not every form of persuasion is obvious. Sometimes, people can influence your choices without directly telling you what to do. Instead, they may use subtle psychological tactics that make you feel as though the decision was entirely your own. Here are seven reverse psychology tricks you may come across without immediately realizing what is happening.

Tell someone they cannot have something, and they may suddenly want it more. This is known as psychological reactance, a tendency to push back when you feel your freedom of choice is being restricted. Instead of saying, "You should try this," someone might tell you, "This probably isn't for you." Rather than saying, "Sign up now," they may mention that only a few spots are ...