http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/what-is-the-sarick-effect-in-psychology/article22339625.ece This refers to a form of persuasion wherein a person who wishes to convince a hostile audience about an issue can do so effectively by first arguing against his own idea. This finds mention in the book “Originals” authored by American psychologist Adam Grant, and is attributed to socialContinue Reading