Brains Applied's video: Playing hard to get - Why does it work

Howdy Cowboys, Have you ever wondered why playing hard-to-get works? In this video, I’m diving into the psychology of flirting and in what cases you shouldn’t play hard-to-get. I hope you like it! Don’t forget to like the video and subscribe ;) Don't forget to follow me on your favorite social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainsapplied/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrainsApplied References: Cialdini, R.B. (2009). Influence: Science and Practice. Boston: Pearson. Johnco, C., Wheeler, L., & Taylor, A. (2010). They do get prettier at closing time: A repeated measures study of the closing-time effect and alcohol. Social Influence, 5, 261-271. Jonason, P. K., & Li, N. P. (2013). Playing Hard‐to‐Get: Manipulating One's Perceived Availability as a Mate. European Journal of Personality, 27(5), 458-469. Nicholson, J. (2012). Does Playing Hard to Get Make You Fall in Love?. Psychology Today. Retrieved from https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/the-attraction-doctor/201204/does-playing-hard-get-make-you-fall-in-love Nicholson, J. (2014). The Secret to Turning Friendship Into Romance. Psychology Today. Retrieved from https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-attraction-doctor/201405/the-secret-turning-friendship-romance Nicholson, J. (2014). When Should You Play Hard to Get?. Psychology Today. Retrieved from https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/the-attraction-doctor/201403/when-should-you-play-hard-get Nicholson, J. (2016). How (and Why) to Play Hard to Get. Psychology Today. Retrieved from https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-attraction-doctor/201606/how-and-why-play-hard-get Whitchurck, E.R., Wilson, T.D., & Gilbert, D.T. (2011). "He loves me, he loves me not...": Uncertainty can increase romantic attraction. Psychological Science, 22, 172-175. Music by BenSound.com