The Opponent-Process Principle of Emotions Is Exemplified in Which of the Following

question 117

Multiple Choice

The opponent-process principle of emotions is exemplified in which of the following situations?

• A) Tom became angry when Jim asked Darlene to the prom before Tom had a chance to ask her.
• B) The promotion was thrilling,but once the novelty wore off there was somewhat of a letdown.
• C) Foot racers run faster when they are in actual competition than in practice alone.
• D) Performance on a history test will deteriorate if you are either too nervous or too apathetic about it.

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Definitions:

Model the Behavior

involves demonstrating specific actions as an example for others to follow, especially in learning social behaviors or skills.

Skinner Box

An apparatus used to conduct operant conditioning research with animals, named after B.F. Skinner, a psychologist.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior.

Classical Conditioning

is a learning process that occurs through associations between an environmental stimulus and a naturally occurring stimulus, first described by Ivan Pavlov.