Psychological reactance occurs when
A) someone verbally attacks us and we verbally counterattack.
B) group members change the subject even though you clearly want to continue discussing the topic.
C) group members respond to you the way you communicate with them; praise elicits praise and criticism provokes criticism.
D) the more someone tries to control us, the more we are inclined to resist such efforts, even do what we are told not to do.

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Psychological reactance occurs when we feel our freedom to make choices is being threatened. The more someone tries to control us, the more we are inclined to resist such efforts, even do what we are told not to do. This can lead to behaviors such as rebellion, defiance, and opposition.

Psychological Reactance Occurs When