George,after years of smoking cigarettes,finds it difficult to quit.Opponent process theory explains his difficulty by stating ______.
A)his action specific energy is too high
B)he encounters too many stimuli for smoking
C)his B state is so strong he needs cigarettes
D)his A state has grown so strong that the B state has been eliminated

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Opponent process theory suggests that with repeated exposure to a stimulus, the initial reaction (A state) weakens, while the opposing reaction (B state) strengthens. In the context of smoking, the B state (withdrawal symptoms) becomes stronger, making it difficult for George to quit as he needs cigarettes to counteract these symptoms.

George,after Years of Smoking Cigarettes,finds It Difficult to Quit