High school students Aisha and Jared have been dating each other casually.When Aisha's parents tell her to stop seeing Jared and ask her to go out with "nicer boys," Aisha announces that she and Jared are actually "in love" and have decided to go steady.Aisha's behavior most likely illustrates the effects of:

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Aisha's behavior illustrates psychological reactance, which refers to the tendency for individuals to resist attempts to limit their freedom or choices. Aisha's parents telling her to stop seeing Jared and go out with "nicer boys" threatened her sense of freedom and choice, which may have led her to feel inclined to rebel and go against their wishes by declaring that she and Jared are in love and going steady.

High School Students Aisha and Jared Have Been Dating Each