The Opponent Process Theory States That Drug Use Produces

question 14

Multiple Choice

The opponent process theory states that drug use produces:

• A)an affective state which dissipates after use and results in an aftereffect emotional tone opposite to what the drug produced
• B)an affective state which continues after use and results in an aftereffect emotional tone opposite to what the drug produced
• C)an affective state which dissipates after use and results in an aftereffect emotional tone similar to what the drug produced
• D)an affective state which continues after use and results in an aftereffect emotional tone similar to what the drug produced

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