In some cases jurors may resent a judge telling them not to consider something and they may feel that they should be able to decide for themselves what to consider. The explanation for those feelings is referred to as _____theory.

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Reactance theory explains how individuals react negatively to restrictions on their freedoms or choices, leading them to do the opposite of what is being asked of them to reassert their autonomy. This applies to jurors who may resent being told to disregard certain information and decide to consider it anyway.

In Some Cases Jurors May Resent a Judge Telling Them