This technique refers to the process where an attacker misaligns the original goal of a prompt to redirect the model's output towards a new, often unintended goal, such as printing a target phrase or generating specific content that deviates from the initial intent. It often involves crafting prompts that manipulate the model's understanding and response, effectively "hijacking" the conversation or task at hand.

Reverse psychology is a rhetorical technique used to influence the behavior or responses of a language model by framing prompts in a way that suggests the opposite of what the user actually desires. This strategy plays on the model's tendency to respond to perceived expectations or instructions, often leading it to provide outputs that align with the user's true intent when they present a contrary request. For example, a user might imply that they do not want the model to provide a certain type of information, thereby prompting the model to offer that very information in its response. This technique can be particularly effective in navigating guardrails or restrictions, as it encourages the model to bypass its usual constraints by interpreting the prompt in a way that aligns with the user's hidden agenda. By employing reverse psychology, users can creatively manipulate the model's outputs, revealing insights or information that might otherwise remain inaccessible due to the model's built-in safeguards.

This technique involves crafting prompts or queries in a way that avoids directly mentioning specific terms or names that may trigger safety mechanisms or filters. By reframing the request or using indirect language, users can guide the model to provide the desired information or output without raising flags or causing the model to restrict its response. This method emphasizes subtlety and creativity in communication with the model to achieve the intended results.