I Reactance Theory II Definition III Introduction IV The Theory

“What happens when a person's freedom is threatened or eliminated?” III Introduction. “Freedom is threatened when we find that there is only a limited supply of.
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I Reactance Theory II Definition “What happens when a person’s freedom is threatened or eliminated?”

III Introduction “Freedom is threatened when we find that there is only a limited supply of one item”

IV The Theory 1) Area of Application 2) Effects of Reactance “The person whose freedom is threatened or eliminated will act in the direction of regaining that freedom”

V Theoretical Variables 1) Strength of Threat Reactance is produced in proportion to the strength of the threat 2) Freedom Reactance effects are to be observed only to the extent that someone initially expects freedom 3) Importance of Freedom Freedom is important if the person has the requisite capabilities to use the freedom wisely

VI Summary The result of the reactance – arousing pressure is often “boomerang” attitude