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 is an example of psychological reactance, which is a common response to perceived threats to one's autonomy. In this case, Aisha's parents telling her who she can and cannot date may have made her feel like her autonomy was being threatened, so she reacted by doubling down on her relationship with Jared and asserting that they are "in love" and going steady.

High School Students Aisha and Jared Have Been Dating Each