Knowing That Someone Is Trying to Coerce You May Prompt

question 117

Multiple Choice

Knowing that someone is trying to coerce you may prompt you to do the opposite of that person's wishes.This response is predicted by

• A)the reactance theory.
• B)the theory of normative social influence.
• C)Milgram's theory of obedience.
• D)the social norms theory.

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