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A bounceback is an object, usually in the form of a human figure, which always brings in upright position by itself.

Principle

The Stehauffigur usually has a rounded bottom, always of gravity is very low. Any change in the position of a Stehaufmännchens thereby leading to a raised center of gravity, so that the tumbler straightens again due to the gravity of its own. Does the tumbler a hemispherical bottom, so the focus below the center of the sphere must lie.

According to the same physical principle, there are also articles which are mounted on a " Stehaufbein ", such as a punching ball, a globe or a one-legged stool. Some ship types, for example sailing yachts are also designed with a very low center of gravity, so they go back in heavy seas or crosswind on its own again from their angle and can not capsize.

Phrase

Colloquially, the term is bounceback for such people used that can not be discouraged by defeat or failure, overcome this and to " engage in the life" over and over again and try to master it yourself. In psychology, this ability is called resilience.