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


D

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