👉 In psychology, a counterreaction is a reaction or response to an initial stimulus that is different from the expected outcome. This can occur when the individual's expectations are not met, and they react in a way that contradicts their original intention. For example, if someone is initially told they will receive a promotion but instead receives a lower salary, this could be seen as a counterreaction to the initial expectation of receiving an increase in salary. Similarly, if someone is told they will meet a deadline but