“The idea behind reactance theory — an unconscious effect first proposed in 1966 by American psychologist Jack Brehm — is that people are more likely to double down on a negative or self-defeating course of action whenever they feel their freedom is being threatened in some way.”Tagged: Being Hated, Being Disliked, Psychology
“Dying through overexertion on the toilet is the stuff of royal legend.”Tagged: Weird, bathroom, Bowel Movements
“If we need to rethink our whole understanding of teenagers’ romantic development, does this mean we should encourage them to avoid dating, in all its forms?”Tagged: teenagers, Dating