A song in the musical Fantastics includes a verse sung by two parents: “Why do the kids put beans in their ears. No one can hear with beans in their ears. After a while, the reason appears. They did it ‘cause we said No.” What theory is illustrated by these lyrics?
A)Elaboration Likelihood Model of Persuasion
B)Social Judgment Theory
C)Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
D)Schutz's FIRO Theory
E)Psychological Reactance Theory

Question

A song in the musical Fantastics includes a verse sung by two parents: “Why do the kids put beans in their ears. No one can hear with beans in their ears. After a while, the reason appears. They did it ‘cause we said No.”	What theory is illustrated by these lyrics?
A)Elaboration Likelihood Model of Persuasion
B)Social Judgment Theory
C)Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
D)Schutz's FIRO Theory
E)Psychological Reactance Theory

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The lyrics illustrate the Psychological Reactance Theory, which suggests that when people feel their freedom to choose is restricted or threatened, they may react against this by doing the opposite of what is requested or expected, in this case, putting beans in their ears because they were told not to.

A Song in the Musical Fantastics Includes a Verse Sung