Term ID: T4336

Psychological Reactance

/psychological-reactance/
The tendency to resist or oppose attempts to restrict freedom or control behavior, often leading to opposite responses.
Example: Teenagers becoming more likely to engage in forbidden behaviors when parents impose strict rules without explanation.

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Reference: Brehm (1966)