The Term "Reactance" Is Used to Refer to the Tendency

question 96

Multiple Choice

The term "reactance" is used to refer to the tendency for people to

• A)revert to simplistic, childlike ways of dealing with situations when they are under stress
• B)try to "look good" or say the "right" thing when their behavior is being observed
• C)pretend to feel the opposite of how they are really feeling when they are ashamed or embarrassed about their true feelings
• D)have an unpleasant emotional response when others are trying to restrict their freedom

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