Ever heard of 'reactance'? Reactance is the tendency to do the exact opposite of what a boss or loved one wants you to do and, apparently, it occurs at a subconscious level.

A study from Duke University reveals that someone with a tendency towards reactance, may unconsciously and unintentionally 'act in a counterproductive manner simply because they are trying to resist someone else's encroachment on their freedom'.

Want to know more? Click here to read about the study in an article for msn.com entitled 'Men can't help ignore their wives'.