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 the choices are correct.

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Psychological reactance theory suggests that when people perceive their freedom to choose is threatened, they experience reactance, a motivational state to regain that freedom. This can explain underage drinkers' behavior, toddlers' reactions to toys, and increased demand for scarce objects.

Psychological Reactance Theory May Help Explain Why