Psychological reactance theory may help explain why
A) underage drinkers are more likely to report having been drunk in the past year than are legal-age drinkers.
B) a toddler, ignoring a toy, protests and demands that toy back when a playmate begins to play with it.
C) the demand for and value placed on an object is greater when the object is perceived to be rare or hard to get.
D) all of these choices.

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Psychological reactance theory explains that when people perceive their freedom or control over a situation to be threatened, they may react by asserting their freedom to behave in a way that they feel has been restricted. This can lead to behaviors such as underage drinking, toddler protests, and increased demand for rare objects. Therefore, all three options reflect the principles of psychological reactance theory.

Psychological Reactance Theory May Help Explain Why