Definitions
- Describing a psychological response to perceived threats to one's freedom or autonomy. - Referring to an emotional reaction to being told what to do or how to behave. - Talking about a resistance to change or influence that arises from a desire to maintain control over one's decisions.
- Referring to a physical or mechanical force that opposes movement or change. - Describing a psychological or emotional response to pressure, stress, or adversity. - Talking about a refusal to comply with authority or social norms.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve opposition to something.
- 2Both can be related to maintaining control or autonomy.
- 3Both can be influenced by external factors.
- 4Both can be experienced as negative emotions.
What is the difference?
- 1Type of opposition: Reactance is a response to perceived threats to one's freedom or autonomy, while resistance can be a physical or psychological force that opposes change or movement.
- 2Intensity: Reactance is often a strong emotional reaction, while resistance can be a more gradual or persistent force.
- 3Focus: Reactance is focused on maintaining control over one's decisions, while resistance can be directed towards opposing authority or social norms.
- 4Scope: Reactance is often specific to a particular situation or context, while resistance can be more general or pervasive.
- 5Connotation: Reactance can have a more positive connotation, suggesting a desire for autonomy and control, while resistance can have a more negative connotation, suggesting defiance or opposition.
Remember this!
Reactance and resistance both involve opposition to something, but they differ in their type of opposition, intensity, focus, scope, and connotation. Reactance is a psychological response to perceived threats to one's freedom or autonomy, often resulting in a strong emotional reaction. Resistance, on the other hand, can be a physical or psychological force that opposes change or movement, and can be directed towards opposing authority or social norms.
