The Psychological Reactance Theory May Help Explain Why

question 121

Multiple Choice

The psychological reactance theory may help explain why

• A)drinking on campus is heavier for underage drinkers than for legal-age drinkers.
• B)a toddler,ignoring a toy,protests and demands the 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 above

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce anxiety and fear responses through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation.

Hierarchy

A hierarchy is a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.

Fears

Emotional responses to perceived threats, which can be instinctive or learned through experiences.

Token Economies

A behavior modification system that uses tokens as reinforcement for desired behaviors, which can be exchanged for rewards.