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,shares toys with other playmates.
C)a teenager obeys parent's curfew rules.
D)A girl stops dating her boyfriend because her parents do not like him.

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Psychological reactance theory suggests that when people perceive their freedoms are being threatened, they may be motivated to restore that freedom. Underage drinkers may drink more as a way to assert their autonomy against legal restrictions.

Psychological Reactance Theory May Help Explain Why