Reverse psychology is often used by one group to negatively influence and stereotype another group. It can be used by a person or group in a more powerful or superior position to change the opinion or motivations of the lesser person or group. In previous historical times for example, figures in paintings were more heavy and voluptuous whereas the recent trend is to promote negative attitudes about weight, thereby accepting a more lean and slender figure in models. How many times have we seen weight loss programs or been asked to buy weight loss reducing products. The negativity and reversal of a more full bodied look is used to promote and accept a more anorexic look which has not always been the norm in art and culture.
