Question

A "do not touch" sign on a wet park bench actually results in more people touching the bench. this is an example of a(n) ___________________.

a. positive consequence
b. trade-off
c. intended consequence
d. unintended consequence

Answer 1

The correct answer is none other than:

d. unintended consequence

It is jut likely reverse psychology but it's definitely different in meaning. The effect of reverse psychology is when someone says "do not read", you tend to get more curious and actually read it. For unintended consequence, these are outcomes that are not the ones foreseen and intended by a purposeful action.