Jolene's mother does not like her boyfriend. The more that her mother tells her that she is making a mistake, the more determined Jolene is to stay with her boyfriend. Jolene's behaviour can be most clearly explained by:
A) intrinsic motivation
B) the pleasure principle
C) self-perception theory
D) psychological reactance

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Jolene's behaviour can be explained by psychological reactance, which refers to the tendency of individuals to engage in behaviour that goes against perceived threats to their freedom or autonomy. In this case, Jolene's mother's disapproval of her boyfriend can be seen as a threat to her autonomy, and her increased determination to stay with her boyfriend can be seen as a reaction to this perceived threat.

Jolene's Mother Does Not Like Her Boyfriend