When faced with an aggressive approach aimed at changing behavior, individuals typically respond by:

Individuals often react defensively to aggressive approaches aimed at behavior change, which leads to an increased commitment to their original behavior. This response is rooted in psychological reactance theory, where people perceive their freedom to choose as threatened. When faced with assertive pressures to alter their behaviors, they may double down on their existing beliefs and practices as a form of resistance.

This phenomenon occurs because assertive methods can generate feelings of being coerced, prompting an individual to reinforce their original stance rather than consider an alternative viewpoint. Thus, the aggressive strategy can inadvertently strengthen their commitment rather than promote change.

While the other options may reflect potential responses in different contexts, they do not typically align with the most common reaction to aggressive behavior change tactics. For instance, agreeing with the new behavior usually happens in a more supportive environment, while skepticism towards personal beliefs and seeking alternative opinions may not be the immediate response when confronted with forceful tactics.