Jolene's mother does not like her boyfriend.The more her mother tells her that she is making a mistake,the more determined Jolene is to stay with her boyfriend.Jolene's behavior can be most clearly explained by:

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Jolene's behavior can be explained by psychological reactance, which is the phenomenon where a person feels their freedom or autonomy is being threatened and responds by increasing their desire for the restricted activity. In this case, Jolene's mother's disapproval is perceived as a threat to her autonomy and control over her relationship, leading her to become more determined to stay with her boyfriend.

Jolene's Mother Does Not Like Her Boyfriend