Which of the following is explained by the theory of psychological reactance?
A)why people with the highest risk of smoking are often the most likely to respond to programs designed to protect them
B)why people feel motivated to work out more when exercise becomes a "must" or "should" activity
C)why teens eat less fruit when they are told that others believe eating fruit is healthy
D)why reaching young adults with anti-drinking messages or smokers with anti-smoking messages always works

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The theory of psychological reactance explains that when people feel their freedom to choose is restricted or threatened, they may do the opposite of what is being encouraged, such as teens eating less fruit when they are told it is healthy, as a way to assert their autonomy.

Which of the Following Is Explained by the Theory of Psychological