Why we hate being told what to do: Psychologists explain the battle over masks
Wearing a face mask in public seems like a small step to take to try to prevent the spread of COVID-19, yet many people have been angered to the point of blind rage when asked to do it. In Texas, a woman started flinging groceries from her cart after reportedly refusing to keep her mask on. Clinical psychologist Joshua Klapow knew some people wouldn’t comply with the new rules, but he’s surprised by the violent reactions seen across the country.
