Which of the following is explained by the theory of psychological reactance?
A. why reaching young adults with anti-drinking messages or smokers with anti-smoking messages always works
B. why people feel motivated to work out more when exercise becomes a "must" or "should" activity
C. why teens eat less fruit when they are told that others believe eating fruit is healthy
D. why people with the highest risk of smoking are often the most likely to respond to programs designed to protect them
Answer: C
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