👉 Repressiveness is a term that refers to the ability of individuals or groups to resist, avoid, or suppress certain behaviors or actions. It can be seen as a measure of how easily people are able to maintain their own autonomy and independence from others. In some contexts, repressiveness may refer to a lack of self-control or resistance to external pressures or influences. For example, someone who is highly repressive may resist making decisions that they believe would cause them harm, such as taking a drug