Psychologist Richard L. Solomon offered an intriguing explanation for why some people become addicted to drugs and others learn to enjoy frightening activities, such as bungee jumping. His explanation is called the __________ theory.
A)opponent-process
B)drive reduction
C)activation
D)arousal

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Solomon's explanation for these phenomena is known as the opponent-process theory, which suggests that emotions are paired with opposite emotions and that over time, the initial emotional response to a stimulus (e.g., fear in bungee jumping) weakens while the opposite emotion (e.g., exhilaration) strengthens, leading to repeated engagement in the activity.