According to the Opponent-Process Theory, Which of the Following Takes

question 60

Multiple Choice

According to the opponent-process theory, which of the following takes place with repeated presentations of an emotional event?

• A) The b-process increases in both strength and duration.
• B) The b-process decreases in both strength and duration.
• C) The a-process decreases in duration but increases in strength.
• D) The a-process increases in both strength and duration.

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